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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

Seen it?

1993 | 120 min | Drama, History, Action

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (6.9 out of 10) and it made about 5 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Batman Begins or Ford v Ferrari, start here.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

This film is a glimpse into the life, love and the unconquerable spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Lee realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before long, he is discovered by a Hollywood producer and begins a meteoric rise to fame and an all too short reign as one the most charismatic action heroes in cinema history.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $64 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 142K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rob Cohen

  • Jason Scott LeeBruce Lee
  • Lauren HollyLinda Lee
  • Robert WagnerBill Krieger
  • Michael LearnedVivian Emery
  • Nancy KwanGussie Yang
  • Lim Kay TongPhilip Tan
  • Ric YoungBruce's Father
  • Wang LuoyongYip Man
  • Sterling Macer Jr.Jerome Sprout
  • Sven-Ole ThorsenThe Demon