Movie

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

★ 6.9(731)20101h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Herman Yau
Release date: 2010-06-24
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Cantonese
Box office: $2,708,867
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Mei Ah Entertainment

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man — trailer

About The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man is a 2010 movie in the Drama, Action and History genres, directed by Herman Yau, starring Dennis To Yu-Hang, Huang Yi and Yuen Biao. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 731 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Legend Is Born: Ip Man in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee's mentor; beginning at the start of his journey from his initial training through to the ultimate battle to become supreme master of the art of Wing Chun.

Cast

Dennis To Yu-Hang

Ip Man

Huang Yi

Cheung Wing-shing

Yuen Biao

Ng Chung-so

Louis Fan Siu-Wong

Ip Tin-chi

Rose Chan Ka-Wun

Li Mei-wai

Ip Chun

Leung Bik

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Chan Wah-Shun

Bernice Liu Bik-Yee

Kitano Yumi

Lam Suet

Deputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin

Xu Jiao

Young Li Mei-wai

Heman Leung

Chairman Li Man Ho

Shen Al Jie

Young Ip Tin-chi

Themes & keywords

martial artskung fu

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Legend Is Born: Ip Man in Japan?+

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Legend Is Born: Ip Man on Netflix?+

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?+

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?+

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man stars Dennis To Yu-Hang, Huang Yi, Yuen Biao, Louis Fan Siu-Wong and Rose Chan Ka-Wun.

When did The Legend Is Born: Ip Man come out?+

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man is a 2010 movie directed by Herman Yau.

What genre is The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?+

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man is Drama, Action and History film.

Who directed The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?+

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man was directed by Herman Yau.