The Way of the Dragon (1972)
Kernel Score: 83% · 1,247 ratings
Genres: Action, Crime
Released: 1972-12-30
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch The Way of the Dragon
- Stream: WeTV
- Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a Chinese restaurant in Rome is threatened by the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property, the owner recruits a family friend in Hong Kong, kung fu expert Tang Lung, to help them defend their business.
The Way of the Dragon parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Way of the Dragon is a classic Bruce Lee martial arts film involving mafia conflict and fistfights, including the iconic Colosseum showdown.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Contains frequent martial arts fights and gangster violence typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Bruce Lee as Tang Lung
- Nora Miao as Chen Ching Hua
- Chuck Norris as Colt
- Wei Ping-ao as Ho
- Huang Tsung-Hsun as 'Uncle' Wang
- Robert Wall as Fred
- Hwang In-shik as Japanese Fighter
- Chin Ti as Ah Quen
- Tony Liu Tian-jue as Tony
- Little Unicorn as Jimmy
The Way of the Dragon FAQ
Is The Way of the Dragon good?
The Way of the Dragon has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,247 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Way of the Dragon?
In the US you can stream The Way of the Dragon on WeTV, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Way of the Dragon OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Way of the Dragon is a classic Bruce Lee martial arts film involving mafia conflict and fistfights, including the iconic Colosseum showdown.
What movies are like The Way of the Dragon?
If you liked The Way of the Dragon, try Police Story, John Wick: Chapter 2, Police Story 2 and New Police Story.