Synopsis
In postwar Hong Kong, legendary Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more, when what begin as simple challenges from rival kung fu styles soon draw him into the dark and dangerous underworld of the Triads. Now, to defend life and honor, he has no choice but to fight one last time ...
Scores
Overall Score
60.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
55.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
65.8%
Review Aggregate
61.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, character-driven, political. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicalcharacter-drivenpoliticalfamily-friendlygrittylighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Wong | 2013 | $50,000 | $68,000 | (est) |
| Anita Yuen | 2013 | $31,000 | $42,000 | (est) |
| Jordan Chan | 2013 | $23,000 | $31,000 | (est) |
| Eric Tsang | 2013 | $19,000 | $26,000 | (est) |
| Gillian Chung | 2013 | $16,000 | $22,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes11,750
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $37,884 | $51,005 |
| International | 2013 | $3,929,117 | $5,289,974 |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $3,967,001 | $5,340,979 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $1,590,589 | $2,141,492 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $1,329,000 | $1,789,302 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $795,000 | $1,070,350 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $1,718,000 | $2,313,033 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $4,451,000 | $5,992,612 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $1,309,200 | $1,762,644 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $11,192,789 | $15,069,433 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $4,364,000 (est) | $5,875,480 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $1,364,000 (est) | $1,836,424 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $448,000 | $603,166 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $586,000 | $788,962 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $872,800 | $1,175,096 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $7,634,800 | $10,279,128 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $3,557,989 | $4,790,305 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ip Man 2 | 2011 | Shared franchise (1) | 78.3 | $-97,176,158 |
 | Ip Man 3 | 2016 | Shared franchise (1) | 83.1 | $19,127,694 |
 | Fearless | 2006 | Shared genres: 5 | 82.0 | $-44,462,393 |
 | The Grandmaster | 2013 | Shared genres: 5 | 75.4 | $-237,535,826 |
 | Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy | 2019 | Shared genres: 5 | 72.1 | $-21,884,741 |