Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
Seen it?2000 | 100 min | Documentary, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Exciting, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his unfinished film Game of Death. Using interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Lee aficionado John Little paints a portrait of the world's most famous action hero, concluding with a new cut of Game of Death's action finale, reconstructed from Lee's notes and recently-recovered footage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Charlie's Angels Weeknight WatchAnother martial arts action film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Pumping Iron
Sunday Safe BetAnother documentary, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Black Rain Sunday Safe BetAnother martial arts action film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Transporter Weeknight WatchAnother martial arts action film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return Weeknight WatchAnother documentary, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by John Little
- Bruce LeeSelf (archival)
- Doug CopseyNarrator (voice)
- Linda Lee CadwellSelf
- Kareem Abdul-JabbarSelf
- Taky KimuraSelf
- Ji Han-jaeSelf
- Kim Hak-kyuHai Tien ("The Story")
- Kim Byung-jooTien ("The Story")
- Park Sung-wooYuan ("The Story")
- Lee Kang-kookWong ("The Story")