Ip Man

1h 46m · 2008 · Directed by Wilson Yip · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Ip Man (2008) runs 1h 46m, directed by Wilson Yip. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.

Genres: Drama, Action, History

Where to watch: Hulu, Peacock (US, checked 9 July 2026)