How Bruce Lee Changed the World
Seen it?2009 | 91 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who appreciates a well-choreographed fight and people who'll be looking things up afterwards. The fight choreography is a big part of the appeal. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong and China. With unique access to the family's photographic archive, home movies and all material owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steve Webb
- Bruce LeeSelf (archival)
- Linda Lee CadwellSelf
- Charles ParnellNarrator (voice)
- Shannon LeeSelf
- Jackie ChanSelf
- Donnie YenSelf
- Yuen WahSelf
- John WooSelf
- Raymond ChowSelf
- Sugar Ray LeonardSelf