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The Grandmaster

2013 · 130 min · Director: Wong Kar-Wai

The Grandmaster (2013) is an action drama, directed by Wong Kar-Wai. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Zhang Ziyi. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 130-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What The Grandmaster Is About

Wong Kar-wai's 2013 film covers the life of the Wing Chun master Ip Man. The northern and southern schools come into conflict. The war divides everything. The film gives its fighting in slow motion and texture; the narrative makes what a master loses its real subject. Tony Leung and Zhang Ziyi lead. The preparation took years. It was shown at different lengths in different countries. Who it's for: those who like visually driven martial arts films. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a straight biography; the film is fragmented and poetic.

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What is The Grandmaster about?

Wong Kar-wai's 2013 film covers the life of the Wing Chun master Ip Man. The northern and southern schools come into conflict.

Where can I watch The Grandmaster?

The Grandmaster is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Grandmaster?

The Grandmaster runs for 130 minutes (2h 10m).

When did The Grandmaster come out?

The Grandmaster was released in 2013.

Who directed The Grandmaster?

The Grandmaster was directed by Wong Kar-Wai.

Who stars in The Grandmaster?

The Grandmaster stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Zhao Benshan.

What is The Grandmaster's rating?

The Grandmaster holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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