The Grandmaster
2013 · Movie · PG-13 · 130 min · ★ 6.6 · 76% critics
A respected martial arts master sees his quiet life upended when a renowned northern school searches for an heir, drawing him into rivalries, honor-bound challenges, and an unexpected bond. As war and upheaval reshape the country, he relocates and tries to rebuild, while another fighter pursues a costly path to restore family pride.
Also known as Grandmasters · Le grand maître
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Details
- Original title
- 一代宗師
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-01-10
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 76/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (985 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a moody, stylized martial-arts drama that leans into history, romance, and philosophy more than nonstop fights, similar in spirit to The Final Master; Not for you if you need a straightforward, action-heavy story.
Pros: striking visuals; strong performances; thoughtful mood | Cons: confusing timeline; slow, talky stretches; less action than expected
Themes
- martial arts
- kung fu
- biography
- kung fu master
- mischievous
- vibrant
Awards & recognition
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Film · 2014
- Hundred Flowers Award — Best Picture · 2014
- Asian Film Award — Best Film · 2013
- Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards — Best Film
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2014 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 2014 · nominated
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Screenplay · 2014 · nominated
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Film · 2014 · nominated
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Action Choreography · 2014 · nominated
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Director · 2014 · nominated
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2014 · nominated
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Actor · 2014 · nominated
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Actress · 2014 · nominated
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Cinematography · 2014 · nominated
- Hundred Flowers Award — Best Picture · 2014 · nominated
- Hundred Flowers Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2014 · nominated
- Hundred Flowers Award — Best Director · 2014 · nominated
- Hundred Flowers Award — Best Actress · 2014 · nominated
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2014 · nominated
- American Society of Cinematographers Award — Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases · 2013 · nominated
- Asian Film Award — Best Film · 2013 · nominated
- Asian Film Award — Best Actor · 2013 · nominated
- Asian Film Award — Best Actress · 2013 · nominated
- Asian Film Award — Best Director · 2013 · nominated
- Golden Rooster Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2013 · nominated
- Golden Rooster Award — Best Actress · 2013 · nominated
Cast & crew
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Ip Man
Zhang Ziyi
as Gong Er
Chang Chen
as Razor
Zhao Benshan
as Ding Lianshan
Xiao Shenyang
as San Jiang Shui
Song Hye-kyo
as Zhang Yongcheng
Wang Qingxiang
as Master Gong Yutian
Max Zhang
as Ma San
Shang Tielong
as Jiang
- ST
Song Tao
as Gong Er Di Zi
Directed by Wong Kar-Wai