Birth of the Dragon(2017)
The Fight That Created The Legend
Birth of the Dragon Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.
Birth of the Dragon (2017) is a action and drama film directed by George Nolfi, released on August 25, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Philip Ng Wan-Lung, Billy Magnussen, Xia Yu and Ron Yuan. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 338 ratings.
- Director:
- George Nolfi
- Writers:
- Christopher Wilkinson, Stephen J. Rivele
- Producers:
- Janice Williams, Christopher Wilkinson, Michael London
- Cinematographer:
- Amir Mokri
- Composer:
- H. Scott Salinas
- Production:
- Groundswell Productions, Kylin Pictures, WWE Studios, Good Universe, BH Tilt
- Budget:
- $31,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,220,490
- Status:
- Released
Birth of the Dragon (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Birth of the Dragon before you stream it.
Birth of the Dragon Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Birth of the Dragon.
BIRTH OF THE DRAGON - OFFICIAL TRAILER (2017)
Trailer
Birth of the Dragon Featurette - Becoming (2017) | Movieclips Indie
Featurette
Birth of the Dragon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philip Ng Wan-Lung
as Bruce Lee
Billy Magnussen
as Steve McKee
Xia Yu
as Wong Jack Man
Ron Yuan
as Tony Yu
Darren E. Scott
as Vince Miller
King Lau
as King Lau
Yee Jee Tso
as Winston Peng
Teresa Navarro
as Chinatown Pedestrian (uncredited)
Vanessa Ross
as Tourist (uncredited)
Christina July Kim
as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Terry Chen
as Frankie Chen
Wu Yue
as Wang Biao
Key crew
Directed by George Nolfi, written by Christopher Wilkinson and Stephen J. Rivele, produced by Janice Williams, Christopher Wilkinson and Michael London.
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Birth of the Dragon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 338 ratings.
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Birth of the Dragon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Birth of the Dragon online?
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Birth of the Dragon (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and MovieMe. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Birth of the Dragon?
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The main cast of Birth of the Dragon (2017) includes Philip Ng Wan-Lung, Billy Magnussen, Xia Yu, Ron Yuan and Darren E. Scott. The film was directed by George Nolfi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Birth of the Dragon released?
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Birth of the Dragon was released on August 25, 2017 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Birth of the Dragon worth watching?
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Birth of the Dragon (2017) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 338 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Birth of the Dragon?
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Yes. The official Birth of the Dragon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.