Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)

Kernel Score: 80% · 2,089 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Action, History, Drama

Released: 2019-12-19

Runtime: 105 minutes

Is Ip Man 4: The Finale worth watching?

Worth watching. The final Ip Man film sends Donnie Yen to San Francisco, where he faces prejudice and a young Bruce Lee. The fights are good and the series ends respectfully, but the story is familiar.

Watch it if you

  • have seen the earlier Ip Man films
  • like martial-arts action with clean choreography
  • want a fitting finale to the series

Skip it if you

  • have not seen the first films and want a standalone
  • need a fresh plot

Best for: Action night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Ip Man 4: The Finale

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Following the death of his wife, Ip Man travels to San Francisco to ease tensions between the local kung fu masters and his star student, Bruce Lee, while searching for a better future for his son.

Ip Man 4: The Finale parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Ip Man 4: The Finale is an unrated martial arts drama in which Ip Man travels to San Francisco and confronts racism while training his student Bruce Lee.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Extensive martial arts fighting and kung fu battles drive the plot, per keywords (fight, karate, kung fu).

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Ip Man 4: The Finale

If you liked Ip Man 4: The Finale, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Ip Man (2008) — 88%: The first film, where the Ip Man story begins
  • Ip Man 2 (2010) — 83%: Sequel with strong fights and the same hero
  • Ip Man 3 (2015) — 78%: Another chapter in the series with more kung fu
  • Fist of Legend (1994) — 86%: Classic kung fu film about a hero defending his school
  • Iron Monkey (1993) — 84%: Classic-style martial arts adventure with great fights
  • Fist of Fury (1972) — 82%: Bruce Lee classic about honour and resistance to prejudice

Director

Wilson Yip

Cast

  • Donnie Yen as Ip Man
  • Wu Yue as Wan Zong Hua
  • Vanness Wu as Hartman Wu
  • Scott Adkins as Barton Geddes
  • Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Bob
  • Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan as Bruce Lee
  • Ngo Ka-Nin as Leung Gun
  • Chris Collins as Colin Frater
  • Vanda Margraf as Wan Yonah
  • Lo Meng as Master Law

Ip Man 4: The Finale FAQ

Is Ip Man 4: The Finale worth watching?

Worth watching. The final Ip Man film sends Donnie Yen to San Francisco, where he faces prejudice and a young Bruce Lee. The fights are good and the series ends respectfully, but the story is familiar.

Where can I watch Ip Man 4: The Finale?

In the US you can stream Ip Man 4: The Finale on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Ip Man 4: The Finale OK for kids?

Ip Man 4: The Finale is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Ip Man 4: The Finale is an unrated martial arts drama in which Ip Man travels to San Francisco and confronts racism while training his student Bruce Lee.

What movies are like Ip Man 4: The Finale?

If you liked Ip Man 4: The Finale, try Ip Man, Ip Man 2, Ip Man 3 and Fist of Legend.