Fist of Fury (1972)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,046 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller
Released: 1972-03-22
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch Fist of Fury
- Stream: Philo, Fandor, AsianCrush, Cultpix, Artiflix, WeTV
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home, Pluto TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise of his fighting school.
Fist of Fury parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Fist of Fury is a 1970s martial-arts revenge film with frequent brawls and brutality.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent kung-fu fighting, brawls, and revenge-driven brutality, including deadly confrontations with weapons like nunchaku.
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
- Bruce Lee as Chen Zhen
- Nora Miao as Yuan Le-erh
- Maria Yi as Yen
- James Tien Chun as Fan Chun-hsia
- Tien Feng as Fan
- Huang Tsung-Hsun as Tien
- Han Ying-Chieh as Feng Kwai-sher
- Wei Ping-ao as Interpreter Wu
- Lo Wei as Inspector Lo
- Li Kun as Hsu
Fist of Fury FAQ
Is Fist of Fury good?
Fist of Fury has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,046 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Fist of Fury?
In the US you can stream Fist of Fury on Philo, Fandor, AsianCrush, Cultpix, Artiflix and WeTV, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home and Pluto TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fist of Fury OK for kids?
Fist of Fury is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Fist of Fury is a 1970s martial-arts revenge film with frequent brawls and brutality.
What movies are like Fist of Fury?
If you liked Fist of Fury, try Fearless, Never Back Down: No Surrender, The Last Samurai and Bloodsport.