Fist of Legend (1994)
Kernel Score: 86% · 587 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action
Released: 1994-12-22
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Fist of Legend
- Stream: Prime Video, Peacock
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.
Fist of Legend parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Fist of Legend is an R-rated martial arts film centered on kung fu fighting to defend a school from bullies.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film features frequent, intense martial arts fistfights, consistent with its R rating.
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
Gordon Chan
Cast
- Jet Li as Chen Zhen
- Shinobu Nakayama as Mitsuko Yamada
- Chin Siu-Ho as Hou Ting-En
- Billy Chow Bei-Lei as General Fujita
- Yasuaki Kurata as Fuimo Funakoshi
- Paul Chun Pui as Nong Jinsun
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- Jackson Liu as Ryuichi Akutagawa
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- Yuen Cheung-Yan as Captain Jie
Fist of Legend FAQ
Is Fist of Legend good?
Fist of Legend has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 587 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Fist of Legend?
In the US you can stream Fist of Legend on Prime Video and Peacock, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fist of Legend OK for kids?
Fist of Legend is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Fist of Legend is an R-rated martial arts film centered on kung fu fighting to defend a school from bullies.
What movies are like Fist of Legend?
If you liked Fist of Legend, try Police Story, The Forbidden City, The Legend of Drunken Master and Fist of Fury.