Kung-Fu Master!
“He was 15. She was 40. Love is where you find it.”
A lonely 40-year old woman finds herself shattering taboos by falling in love with the 14-year old Julien – but is it romance, or a desperate attempt to turn back time in the face of middle age?
Where to watch Kung-Fu Master! in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open Kung-Fu Master! there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Kung-Fu Master! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | LaCinetek |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | FOD | Apple TV Store |
About Kung-Fu Master!
Kung-Fu Master! is a 1988 French-language drama and romance film directed by Agnès Varda. The cast is led by Jane Birkin, Mathieu Demy, Charlotte Gainsbourg. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Kung-Fu Master! was produced by La Sept Cinéma and Ciné-Tamaris and made in France. It was released on March 9, 1988.
- Director
- Agnès Varda
- Writers
- Agnès Varda, Jane Birkin
- Release date
- March 9, 1988
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- La Sept Cinéma, Ciné-Tamaris
Kung-Fu Master! cast & crew
Kung-Fu Master! was directed by Agnès Varda and written by Agnès Varda and Jane Birkin.
The cast features Jane Birkin as Mary-Jane, Mathieu Demy as Julien, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Lucy, Lou Doillon as Lou, Gary Chekchak as Youngster, and Cyril Houplain as Youngster.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joanna Bruzdowicz and cinematography is by Pierre-Laurent Chénieux.
Is Kung-Fu Master! worth watching?
Kung-Fu Master! holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 70 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Kung-Fu Master! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Kung-Fu Master!
In United States, you can stream Kung-Fu Master! on Criterion Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Kung-Fu Master!
Jane Birkin
Mary-Jane
Mathieu Demy
Julien
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Lucy
Lou Doillon
Lou
Gary Chekchak
Youngster
Cyril Houplain
Youngster
Frank Laurent
Youngster
Aurélien Hermant
Youngster
Jérémie Luntz
Youngster
Thomas Bensaïd
Youngster
Pénélope Pourriat
Youngster
Ninon Vinsonneau
Youngster
Kung-Fu Master! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kung-Fu Master! in United States?
Kung-Fu Master! is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Kung-Fu Master! on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Kung-Fu Master! is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Kung-Fu Master! in?
Kung-Fu Master! is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kung-Fu Master!?
Kung-Fu Master! runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Kung-Fu Master! rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 70 ratings.
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