Dance of the Drunk Mantis
A year after training young Wong Fei-hung in the Drunken Fist, Beggar So discovers he has a son, Foggy, whom he attempts to train to no avail. Foggy is then trained in Drunken Fist from his uncle as he must face his father's rival, Rubber Legs, another Drunken Fist master who combines it with Mantis Fist to create a deadly style.
Where to watch Dance of the Drunk Mantis in United States
Can I watch Dance of the Drunk Mantis in United States? Yes — you can stream Dance of the Drunk Mantis in United States on Kanopy, Darkroom, and Fandango at Home Free, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home.
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Tubi TVClick a service to open Dance of the Drunk Mantis there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is Dance of the Drunk Mantis streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Darkroom, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Silverline Amazon Channel, ASIATIC Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Dance of the Drunk Mantis
Dance of the Drunk Mantis is a 1979 cn-language action and comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping. The cast is led by Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Yuen Shun-Yi, Hwang Jang-Lee. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Darkroom, Fandango at Home Free.
Dance of the Drunk Mantis was produced by Seasonal Film Corporation and made in Hong Kong. It was released on June 26, 1979.
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Writers
- Ng See-Yuen
- Release date
- June 26, 1979
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Seasonal Film Corporation
Dance of the Drunk Mantis cast & crew
Dance of the Drunk Mantis was directed by Yuen Woo-ping and written by Ng See-Yuen.
The cast features Simon Yuen Siu-Tien as Beggar So, Yuen Shun-Yi as Foggy, Hwang Jang-Lee as Rubber Legs, Corey Yuen as Rubber Legs' Student, Linda Lin Ying as Beggar So's Wife, and Yen Shi-Kwan as Sick Fist Master.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, cinematography is by Cheung Hoi, and it was produced by Ng See-Yuen.
Is Dance of the Drunk Mantis worth watching?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 71 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and comedy, Dance of the Drunk Mantis is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dance of the Drunk Mantis
In United States, you can stream Dance of the Drunk Mantis on Kanopy, Darkroom, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Dance of the Drunk Mantis
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
Beggar So
Yuen Shun-Yi
Foggy
Hwang Jang-Lee
Rubber Legs
Corey Yuen
Rubber Legs' Student
Linda Lin Ying
Beggar So's Wife
Yen Shi-Kwan
Sick Fist Master
Chin Yuet-Sang
Loan Shark
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
Fake Beggar So
Dean Shek Tin
Moneybags
David Wu
Pickpocket
Lee Fat-Yuen
Noodle Kiosk Scammer, Duck Style
Kei Ho-Chiu
Noodle Kiosk Scammer, Chicken Style
Dance of the Drunk Mantis — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dance of the Drunk Mantis in United States?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis is streaming on Kanopy, Darkroom, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Dance of the Drunk Mantis on Kanopy?
Yes — Dance of the Drunk Mantis is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Dance of the Drunk Mantis in?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dance of the Drunk Mantis?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Dance of the Drunk Mantis rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 71 ratings.
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