Ip Man (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ip Man is a 2010 action drama directed by Wilson Yip, starring Donnie Yen, Simon Yam and Ka Tung Lam. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $15.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Wilson Yip
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
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- After the credits
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What Is Ip Man About?
The premise of Ip Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1930s in Foshan, China, martial arts master Ip Man faces hardship and conflict under the oppressive Japanese occupation. He staunchly refuses to compromise his principles by teaching the invaders, leading to challenges and confrontations. Demonstrating remarkable courage and humility, Ip Man finds himself embroiled in a series of intense battles, ultimately clashing with General Miura, considered Japan's most formidable warrior, in a decisive and dangerous showdown.
Ip Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- martial arts
- murder
- martial arts master
- hand to hand combat
- kung fu
- japanese occupation
- year 1935
- year 1937
- based on real person
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- child
- ex policeman
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- family in jeopardy
- martial arts action
- local blockbuster
- city
- artist
- kung fu action
- reference to bruce lee
- one fights many
- what happened to epilogue
- final showdown
- asia
- accusation of being a traitor
- docudrama drama
- period drama
- wing chun
- fight
- general
- master
- challenge
- martial artist
- self defense
- japanese invasion
- rice
- cotton mill
- japanese
- fighting movie
- bo staff
- chain fight
- dojo
- illegal fistfight
- wire fu
- karate chop
- sadism
- war violence
- stick fight
- broken jaw
- katana
- assassination
Ip Man Cast
Donnie Yen leads the cast, with Simon Yam and Ka Tung Lam. Directed by Wilson Yip; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wilson Yip
More from Wilson Yip
More films directed by Wilson Yip, best-rated first: Ip Man 4: The Finale, Ip Man 2, Ip Man 3 and City with No Mercy.
Ip Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ip Man 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 8.2
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Ip Man Plot Summary
What happens in Ip Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 1930s, Foshan stands as a vibrant center for Southern Chinese martial arts, bustling with various schools that compete and vie for talented disciples. Among these martial arts masters, Ip Man (Donnie Yen), the esteemed Wing Chun expert, remains remarkably humble. Although he possesses unparalleled skills, he leads a serene life, preferring to avoid public attention, dedicating his time to family, friends, and training. Unfortunately, his dedication to martial arts creates tension at home, as his wife often feels neglected due to his frequent training sessions and discussions about martial arts.
Full summary
The whole story of Ip Man, scene by scene
Ip Man Box Office
Ip Man grossed $15.1 million worldwide. $205,675 came from the US and Canada and $14.9 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.1M
- US & Canada
- $205.7K
- International
- $14.9M
Ip Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ip Man.
How Well Do You Know Ip Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What martial art does Ip Man specialize in?
Ip Man Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Yip Man 2: Chung si chuen kei, ip man jyoshou” and “葉問2: 宗師傳奇”.
- Also known as
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- Yip Man 2: Chung si chuen kei, ip man jyoshou
- 葉問2: 宗師傳奇
- Ip Man 2 - La leyenda del gran maestro
- Γιπ Μαν 2
- 叶问2：宗师传奇
- Ip Man 2 : le retour du grand maître
- O Grande Mestre 2
- ييب مان 2
- Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster
- 叶问2
- Ип Ман 2
- Ip Man 2. - A nagymester
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- IP Man 2
- Ip Man 2: Majstrovo víťazstvo
- ייפ מאן 2: אגדת המאסטר
- 엽문 2
- ยิปมัน 2 อาจารย์บรู๊ซลี
- Diệp Vấn 2: Tôn Sư Truyền Kỳ
- イップ・マン 葉問
- Іп Ман 2
- 葉問 2, იპ მანი 2
- Meistras 2
- ایپ من ۲
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Ip Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Ip Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ip Man?
Ip Man runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Ip Man released?
Ip Man was released on October 1, 2010.
Who directed Ip Man?
Ip Man was directed by Wilson Yip.
More films by Wilson Yip Who is in the cast of Ip Man?
Ip Man stars Donnie Yen, Simon Yam and Ka Tung Lam, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Ip Man make at the box office?
Ip Man grossed $15.1 million worldwide ($205,675 domestic, $14.9 million international).
How is Ip Man rated?
Ip Man has 8.0/10 on IMDb and 59 on Metacritic.
Does Ip Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Ip Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ip Man in?
The original language of Ip Man is Chinese.
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