Big Trouble in Little China

Name: Big Trouble in Little China
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1986-05-30
Cast: Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun, James Hong, Victor Wong

1986 | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Everything Everywhere All at Once or Serenity, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 424K people sought it out in the past year