Man of Tai Chi (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Man of Tai Chi is a 2013 action drama. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $5.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- RADiUS-TWC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man of Tai Chi About?
The premise of Man of Tai Chi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A gifted tai chi master finds himself drawn into the brutal and secretive world of underground fighting. To test his skills and earn money, he enters a series of increasingly dangerous competitions. As he rises through the ranks, he must confront not only formidable opponents but also the moral compromises and personal consequences that come with pursuing victory at any cost.
Man of Tai Chi Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- martial arts
- tai chi
- temple
- chinese
- martial art
- opening action scene
- abuse
- gambling
- kidnapping
- father figure
- embarrassment
- bully
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- male bonding
- loyalty
- locker room
- fight
- dare
- stabbed in the stomach
- female police officer
- eye gouging
- martial arts action
- young
- kung fu action
- asia
- fight club
- student
- martial artist
- master
- strangulation
- knife fight
- shot multiple times
- tasered
- car rollover
- eye gouge
- disqualification
- strobe light
- stabbed in the belly
- robinson r44 raven helicopter
- thrown through a window
- one way window
- envelope of money
- martial arts tournament
- reality tv producer
- corrupt cop
- police corruption
- loss of innocence
- wire fu
- emotionless
- escape
- swimming
Man of Tai Chi Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Man of Tai Chi 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
8 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.7 /5
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Man of Tai Chi Plot Summary
What happens in Man of Tai Chi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
HKPD officer Sun-Jing Shi, Karen Mok, spearheads an investigation into the enigmatic Donaka Mark, Keanu Reeves, the owner of the private security firm Security System Alliance (SSA). Suspecting him of running an illegal fighting operation, Sun-Jing’s efforts to infiltrate Donaka’s organization involves turning one of his fighters, Chi Tak, into a mole, who ultimately meets a tragic end at the hands of Donaka. With the evidence insufficient, Superintendent Wong, Simon Yam, orders the case closed, but determined to seek justice, Sun-Jing continues her probing clandestinely.
Full summary
The whole story of Man of Tai Chi, scene by scene
Man of Tai Chi Box Office
Man of Tai Chi grossed $5.5 million worldwide. $100,144 came from the US and Canada and $5.4 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.5M
- US & Canada
- $100.1K
- International
- $5.4M
Man of Tai Chi Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official US Trailer
How Well Do You Know Man of Tai Chi?
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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Who is the main protagonist in 'Man of Tai Chi'?
Cars in Man of Tai Chi
24 cars on screen, including the 1999 Acura RL and the 2013 Bentley Continental GT.
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Man of Tai Chi Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Majstor tai chia” and “Le maître du Tai-Chi”.
- Also known as
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- Majstor tai chia
- Le maître du Tai-Chi
- O mahitis tou Tai Chi
- 太極俠
- 맨 오브 타이치
- O Homem do Tai Chi
- Мастер тай-цзи
- Ο Μαχητής του Τάι Τσι
- El poder del Tai Chi
- קרב עד הסוף
- 太极侠
- A Tai Chi harcosa
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- Człowiek Tai Chi
- Ucigaș cu suflet pur
- Muž taiči
- Майстер тайцзи
- 맨 오브 타이 치
- Тай-Чи майстор
- Muž tajči
- El Maestro del Tai Chi
- ファイティング・タイガー
- Đại Hiệp Thái Cực
- คนแกร่ง สังเวียนเดือด
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Man of Tai Chi FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Man of Tai Chi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man of Tai Chi?
Man of Tai Chi runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Man of Tai Chi released?
Man of Tai Chi was released on November 1, 2013.
How much did Man of Tai Chi make at the box office?
Man of Tai Chi grossed $5.5 million worldwide ($100,144 domestic, $5.4 million international).
How is Man of Tai Chi rated?
Man of Tai Chi has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Man of Tai Chi have a post-credit scene?
No. Man of Tai Chi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Man of Tai Chi in?
The original language of Man of Tai Chi is Chinese.
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