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Poster for Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen

Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen

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1981 | 97 min | Comedy, Mystery, Thriller

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, soft box office and little 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
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Maltese Falcon or Knives Out, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Famous detective Charlie Chan is called out of retirement to help a San Francisco detective solve a mysterious series of murders. With his bumbling grandson as his sidekick, Chan also encounters an old nemesis known as the Dragon Queen who is the prime suspect.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    29% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • 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 impactBelow par

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Clive Donner

  • Peter UstinovCharlie Chan
  • Lee GrantMrs. Sylvia Lupowitz
  • Angie DickinsonDragon Queen
  • Michelle PfeifferCordelia Farenington III
  • Brian KeithPolice Chief Baxter
  • Roddy McDowallGillespie
  • Rachel RobertsMrs. Dangers
  • Paul RyanMasten
  • Michael FairmanBernard Lupowitz
  • Richard HatchLee Chan, Jr.