Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
Small-time criminals stumble into a world of hidden kung fu masters and absurd, relentless action.
It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
How intense is Kung Fu Hustle?
Kung Fu Hustle is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs absurdist and broad. Rated R.
What Kung Fu Hustle feels like
- Tone
- campywhimsicalpulpydarkly comicepic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- absurdist, broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
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Is Kung Fu Hustle for you?
Is Kung Fu Hustle scary?
Only a little. Kung Fu Hustle has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Kung Fu Hustle gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Kung Fu Hustle sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Kung Fu Hustle OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Kung Fu Hustle?
Kung Fu Hustle runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Kung Fu Hustle?
Kung Fu Hustle is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Kung Fu Hustle have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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