Ip Man (2008)
A brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
How intense is Ip Man?
Ip Man has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Ip Man feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicsuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Ip Man
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ip Man for you?
Is Ip Man scary?
No. Ip Man is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ip Man gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Ip Man sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ip Man OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Ip Man?
Ip Man runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream Ip Man?
Ip Man is streaming on Hulu, Peacock, Kanopy and The Roku Channel.
Does Ip Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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