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The Big Brawl

1980·Movie·R·95 min·5.9(200)

Where the only rule is to stay alive.

A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.

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Where to watch The Big Brawl in United States

Click a service to open The Big Brawl there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is The Big Brawl streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex
GermanyAmasia+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
FranceApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video
SpainFilmin
JapanU-NEXT
South KoreaWatcha, TVING

About The Big Brawl

The Big Brawl is a 1980 English-language action and comedy film directed by Robert Clouse. The cast is led by Jackie Chan, Mako, Kristine DeBell. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

The Big Brawl was produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in Hong Kong and United States of America. It was released on August 18, 1980, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.

Director
Robert Clouse
Writers
Robert Clouse, Fred Weintraub
Release date
August 18, 1980
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Hong Kong, United States of America
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$21 million
Production
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Warner Bros. Pictures
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The Big Brawl cast & crew

The Big Brawl was directed by Robert Clouse and written by Robert Clouse and Fred Weintraub.

The cast features Jackie Chan as Jerry Kwan, Mako as Herbert, Kristine DeBell as Nancy, José Ferrer as Dominici, Rosalind Chao as Mae, and Chao Li Chi as Kwan.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin and cinematography is by Robert C. Jessup.

Is The Big Brawl worth watching?

The Big Brawl holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 200 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action and comedy, The Big Brawl is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Big Brawl

In United States, you can stream The Big Brawl on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Big Brawl

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Jerry Kwan

Mako

Mako

Herbert

Kristine DeBell

Kristine DeBell

Nancy

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Dominici

Rosalind Chao

Rosalind Chao

Mae

Chao Li Chi

Chao Li Chi

Kwan

H.B. Haggerty

H.B. Haggerty

Kiss

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Ron Max

Leggetti

David Sheiner

David Sheiner

Morgan

Lenny Montana

Lenny Montana

John

Pat E. Johnson

Pat E. Johnson

Carl

No photo

Mary Ellen O'Neill

Dominici's Mother

The Big Brawl — FAQs

Where can I watch The Big Brawl in United States?

The Big Brawl is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.

Is The Big Brawl on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Big Brawl is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Big Brawl in?

The Big Brawl is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Big Brawl?

The Big Brawl runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).

What is The Big Brawl rated?

The Big Brawl is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 200 ratings.

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