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Ip Man

2008 · 106 min · Director: Wilson Yip

Ip Man (2008) is an action drama, directed by Wilson Yip. It stars Donnie Yen and Simon Yam. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 106-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.

What Ip Man Is About

Wilson Yip's 2008 film follows a martial arts master living in Foshan during the Japanese occupation. The city has been reduced to poverty. The master at first refuses to fight. The film puts the fight choreography forward; the narrative makes patience and dignity its real subject and saves the final bout for the end. Donnie Yen leads. It rests on a real person, but most of the events are invented. A long series began here. Who it's for: those who like martial arts films. Who it's not for: viewers seeking historical accuracy; the account is largely invention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ip Man about?

Wilson Yip's 2008 film follows a martial arts master living in Foshan during the Japanese occupation. The city has been reduced to poverty.

Where can I watch Ip Man?

Ip Man is available to watch on digital platforms such as Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Ip Man?

Ip Man runs for 106 minutes (1h 46m).

When did Ip Man come out?

Ip Man was released in 2008.

Who directed Ip Man?

Ip Man was directed by Wilson Yip.

Who stars in Ip Man?

Ip Man stars Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Hung Doi-Lam, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi.

What is Ip Man's rating?

Ip Man holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 80 out of 100.

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