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Ip Man 3 (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Ip Man 3 is a 2016 action drama directed by Wilson Yip, starring Donnie Yen, Patrick Tam and Mike Tyson. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $157 million worldwide. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
worldwide gross
$157M
Metascore
57
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Ip Man 3 (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Wilson Yip
Genres
Action , Biography , Drama , History
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ip Man 3 About?

The premise of Ip Man 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A ruthless property developer and his gang threaten the city, forcing Master Ip to confront them and protect his community. With tensions rising, he must draw upon his legendary martial arts skills to defend his home. The film delivers intense action sequences as the iconic hero faces formidable opponents in a series of thrilling showdowns.

Ip Man 3 Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • wing chun
  • hong kong
  • bruce lee character
  • ip man character
  • martial arts
  • kung fu
  • cancer
  • 1950s
  • third part
  • asia
  • action hero
  • crime boss
+18 more
  • father son relationship
  • fight
  • gang
  • husband wife relationship
  • martial artist
  • neo noir
  • organized crime
  • policeman
  • school
  • rival
  • vigilantism
  • villain
  • martial arts action
  • 3d
  • 3 dimensional
  • kung fu action
  • martial arts school
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Ip Man 3 Cast

Donnie Yen leads the cast, with Patrick Tam and Mike Tyson. Directed by Wilson Yip; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Wilson Yip

More films directed by Wilson Yip, best-rated first: Ip Man 4: The Finale, Ip Man 2, Ip Man and City with No Mercy.

Full filmography
Ratings

Ip Man 3 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ip Man 3 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Plot

Ip Man 3 Plot Summary

What happens in Ip Man 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the sweltering summer of 1959 Hong Kong, Ip Man’s life had become a peaceful existence, intricately woven with his devotion to the martial art of Wing Chun. With his elder son, Ip Chun, off in Foshan for studies, he was left to care for his younger son, Ip Ching, alongside his loving wife, Cheung Wing-sing. Their tranquil domestic life was unexpectedly disrupted by an alluring visit from Bruce Lee, who yearned to become one of Ip Man’s students. Following Lee’s astonishing demonstration of speed, Ip neither accepted nor turned him away, choosing instead to subtly usher him out by opening the door.

Full summary

The whole story of Ip Man 3, scene by scene

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Box office

Ip Man 3 Box Office

Ip Man 3 grossed $157 million worldwide. $2.7 million came from the US and Canada and $154.4 million (98%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$157M

US & Canada
$2.7M
International
$154.4M
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Videos

Ip Man 3 Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.

IP MAN 3 (2016) US Teaser Trailer - Well Go USA
  • Trailer IP Man 3 (2016) Starring Donnie Yen - Official US Trailer
  • Clip Martial Arts Movies: IP MAN 3 (2016) Clip 1 - Well Go USA
  • Clip Martial Arts Movies: IP MAN 3 (2016) Clip 2 - Well Go USA
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ip Man 3?

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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Cars

Cars in Ip Man 3

1 car on screen: the Dodge T-234.

  • Dodge T-234 in Ip Man 3 Dodge T-234 Background role
Details

Ip Man 3 Also Known As

29 alternative titles, including “¡Atrévete!” and “(Des)Encontro Perfeito”.

Also known as
  • ¡Atrévete!
  • (Des)Encontro Perfeito
  • Будь чоловіком
  • マン・アップ!60億分の1のサイテーな恋
  • マン・アップ! 60億分の1のサイテーな恋のはじまり
  • 爷们儿些
  • Amor sin cita previa
  • Es ist kompliziert..!
  • Nancy, fii bărbată!
  • דייט בהפתעה
  • Ραντεβού στα Κλεφτά
  • Vzmuž se
+17 more
  • 런던 시계탑 밑에서 사랑을 찾을 확률
  • Odważ się zdobyć faceta
  • Краденое свидание
  • 冒牌情緣
  • Човека за теб
  • Doğru Adam
  • Férfi kell!
  • Крадене побачення
  • Aklais randiņš
  • Vzmuž sa
  • Una cita improvisada
  • Mensonge blanc
  • Atrévete, მოიქეცი კაცურად
  • Man Up - Un amore per caso
  • كن رجلاً
  • マン・アップ! 60億分の1のサイテーな恋
  • Pavogtas pasimatymas

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FAQ

Ip Man 3 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Ip Man 3, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ip Man 3?

Ip Man 3 runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Ip Man 3 released?

Ip Man 3 was released on January 22, 2016.

Who directed Ip Man 3?

Ip Man 3 was directed by Wilson Yip.

More films by Wilson Yip

Who is in the cast of Ip Man 3?

Ip Man 3 stars Donnie Yen, Patrick Tam and Mike Tyson, among 9 credited actors.

How much did Ip Man 3 make at the box office?

Ip Man 3 grossed $157 million worldwide ($2.7 million domestic, $154.4 million international).

How is Ip Man 3 rated?

Ip Man 3 has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Ip Man 3 have a post-credit scene?

No. Ip Man 3 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ip Man 3 in?

The original language of Ip Man 3 is Chinese.

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