Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978)
Kernel Score: 82% · 348 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Action, Comedy
Released: 1978-03-01
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
- Stream: ARROW
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that this PG martial-arts comedy follows an abused orphan who trains under a kung fu master to defend himself.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Extensive martial-arts fighting typical of a kung fu action-comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jackie Chan as Chien Fu
- Simon Yuen Siu-Tien as The Beggar / Pai Chang Tien
- Hwang Jang-Lee as Master Shang Kuan Yin
- Dean Shek Tin as Teacher Lee
- Roy Horan as Priest
- Fung Hak-On as Master Chao Chi-Chih
- Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam as Master Hung
- Tino Wong as Three Provinces Champ
- Peter Chan Lung as Teacher Lian
- Hsu Hsia as Su Chen
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow FAQ
Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow good?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 348 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
In the US you can stream Snake in the Eagle's Shadow on ARROW and watch it free with ads on YouTube Free.
Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow OK for kids?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that this PG martial-arts comedy follows an abused orphan who trains under a kung fu master to defend himself.
What movies are like Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?
If you liked Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, try Fearless, Officer Black Belt, Fist of Legend and SPL: Kill Zone.