The Young Master (1980)
Kernel Score: 78% · 236 ratings
Genres: Action, Comedy
Released: 1980-02-09
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch The Young Master
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, FlixFling, WeTV
- Free with ads: Darkroom
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Youthful martial arts master Lung is searching for his missing brother, when he is mistaken for a criminal on the run. He must prove his innocence by solving the case himself, while local lawmen and merciless mercenaries are hot on his trail.
The Young Master parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Young Master is a Jackie Chan martial arts action-comedy about a man clearing his brother's name.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Extensive martial arts fight sequences drive the action, typical of Jackie Chan films, though largely bloodless and comedic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jackie Chan as Lung
- Yuen Biao as Number Four
- Wai Pak as Tiger / Keung
- Hwang In-shik as Master Kam
- Lily Li as Sang Kwan's Daughter
- Sek Kin as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan
- Fung Hak-On as Master's Kam's Man
- Lee Hoi-Sang as Master's Kam's Man
- Tien Feng as Master Tien
- Fung Fung as Uncle / Ah Suk
The Young Master FAQ
Is The Young Master good?
The Young Master has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 236 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Young Master?
In the US you can stream The Young Master on The Criterion Channel, FlixFling and WeTV, watch it free with ads on Darkroom and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Young Master OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Young Master is a Jackie Chan martial arts action-comedy about a man clearing his brother's name.
What movies are like The Young Master?
If you liked The Young Master, try Drunken Master, Project A Part II, Fist of Legend and Snake in the Eagle's Shadow.