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Big Trouble in Little China

1986·Movie·PG-13·100 min·7.2(3,372)

Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun.

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.

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Where to watch Big Trouble in Little China in United States

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About Big Trouble in Little China

Big Trouble in Little China is a 1986 English-language action, adventure and comedy film directed by John Carpenter. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.

Big Trouble in Little China was produced by Taft Entertainment Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and SLM Production Group and made in United States of America. It was released on May 30, 1986, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.

Director
John Carpenter
Writers
David Z. Weinstein, Gary Goldman
Release date
May 30, 1986
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$11 million
Production
Taft Entertainment Pictures, 20th Century Fox, SLM Production Group
#martial arts#kung fu#magic#san francisco, california#kidnapping#chinatown#mercenary#mythology#truck driver#adventurer#1980s#fantasy#hilarious

Big Trouble in Little China cast & crew

Big Trouble in Little China was directed by John Carpenter and written by David Z. Weinstein and Gary Goldman.

The cast features Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, James Hong as David Lo Pan, Victor Wong as Egg Shen, and Kate Burton as Margo.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alan Howarth, cinematography is by Dean Cundey, and it was produced by Paul Monash and Larry Franco.

Is Big Trouble in Little China worth watching?

Big Trouble in Little China holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 3,372 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, adventure, and comedy, Big Trouble in Little China is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Big Trouble in Little China

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Cast of Big Trouble in Little China

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Jack Burton

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall

Gracie Law

Dennis Dun

Dennis Dun

Wang Chi

James Hong

James Hong

David Lo Pan

Victor Wong

Victor Wong

Egg Shen

Kate Burton

Kate Burton

Margo

Donald Li

Donald Li

Eddie Lee

Carter Huang Chia-Ta

Carter Huang Chia-Ta

Thunder

Peter Kwong

Peter Kwong

Rain

James Pax

James Pax

Lightning

Suzee Pai

Suzee Pai

Miao Yin

Chao Li Chi

Chao Li Chi

Uncle Chu

Big Trouble in Little China — FAQs

Where can I watch Big Trouble in Little China in United States?

Big Trouble in Little China is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.

Is Big Trouble in Little China on Tubi TV?

Yes — Big Trouble in Little China is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.

What language is Big Trouble in Little China in?

Big Trouble in Little China is originally in English, with audio tracks including Cantonese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Big Trouble in Little China?

Big Trouble in Little China runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is Big Trouble in Little China rated?

Big Trouble in Little China is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 3,372 ratings.

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