Armour of God (1986)
Kernel Score: 77% · 632 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Adventure, Action, Comedy
Released: 1986-08-16
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch Armour of God
- Stream: Darkroom, WeTV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Jackie Chan stars as Asian Hawk, an Indiana Jones-style adventurer looking to make a fortune in exotic antiquities. After Hawk discovers a mysterious sword in Africa, a band of Satan-worshipping monks kidnap his ex-girlfriend Lorelei, demanding the sword as ransom as well as other pieces of the legendary Armour of God - a magical outfit dating back to the Crusades.
Armour of God parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Armour of God is an R-rated Jackie Chan adventure-comedy with martial arts action and a kidnapping plot involving a cult.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — R-rated action-adventure with sword fights, stunts, and a kidnapping by a cult, though played with comedic tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jackie Chan as Jackie
- Alan Tam as Alan
- Lola Forner as May
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam as Lorelei
- Ken Boyle as Great Sage
- John Ladalski as High Lama
- Robert O'Brien as Witch Doctor
- Boris Gregorić as Jackie's Representative at Auction
- Marcia Chisholm as Amazon Fighter
- Linda Denley as Amazon Fighter
Armour of God FAQ
Is Armour of God good?
Armour of God has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 632 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Armour of God?
In the US you can stream Armour of God on Darkroom and WeTV.
Is Armour of God OK for kids?
Armour of God is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Armour of God is an R-rated Jackie Chan adventure-comedy with martial arts action and a kidnapping plot involving a cult.
What movies are like Armour of God?
If you liked Armour of God, try The Red Violin, Black Panther, The Court Jester and Who Am I?.