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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009): Cast & Ratings

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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is a 2009 action thriller directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, starring Neal McDonough, Michael Clarke Duncan and Kristin Kreuk. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $12.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 17 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.7/10.

IMDb rating
3.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
3%
worldwide gross
$12.8M
Metascore
17
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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li About?

The premise of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A fierce conflict erupts in the streets of Bangkok as skilled martial artists with unique abilities gather. Some seek justice, while others are driven by a hunger for ultimate power. The arena is set for a monumental clash between terror and beauty, light and darkness, and good versus evil. Legendary fighters prepare to confront each other in a quest to determine who will reign supreme.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Cast

Neal McDonough leads the cast, with Michael Clarke Duncan and Kristin Kreuk. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak.

From the director

More from Andrzej Bartkowiak

More films directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, best-rated first: Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave and Doom.

Full filmography
Ratings

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 17 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.7/10.

Plot

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Plot Summary

What happens in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li 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

The film begins with Chun Li reflecting on her childhood dreams of becoming a concert pianist. As a young girl, she relocates with her family from San Francisco to Hong Kong. There, alongside her piano lessons, she gets trained in Wushu by her father, Xiang, a well-connected businessman. One fateful night, their home is invaded by the nefarious Bison and his henchmen. Xiang bravely defends his family, but Balrog captures young Chun Li, forcing her father to surrender. In a desperate attempt to help, Chun Li’s mother intervenes, only to be violently struck by Balrog.

Full summary

The whole story of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, scene by scene

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Box office

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Box Office

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li grossed $12.8 million worldwide. $8.7 million came from the US and Canada and $4 million (32%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.8M

US & Canada
$8.7M
International
$4M
US & Canada 68% Rest of the world 32%
Videos

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Trailer 2009 HD
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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 Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

24 cars on screen, including the 2006 BMW 7 E65 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W221.

All 24 cars
  • 2006 BMW 7 E65 in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li 2006 BMW 7 E65 Main role
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W221 in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W221 Main role
  • AM General HMMWV M1025 in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li AM General HMMWV M1025 Minor role
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Details

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “Street Fighter - The Legend of Chun-Li” and “Street Fight - A Lenda de Chun-li”.

Also known as
  • Street Fighter - The Legend of Chun-Li
  • Street Fight - A Lenda de Chun-li
  • Street Fighter - La Leggenda di Chun-Li
  • Street Fighter: La leyenda
  • Street Fighter - Die Legende von Chun-Li
  • Street Fighter : La Légende de Chun-Li
  • Sokak Dövüşçüsü: Chun-Li Efsanesi
  • Street Fighter - La leggenda
  • Street Fighter - A Lenda de Chun-Li
  • Уличный боец
  • 街头霸王:春丽传奇
  • Street Fighter - Chun-Li legendája
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  • Street Fighter: Legenda Chun-Li
  • Street Fighter: Η Απόλυτη Δύναμη
  • סטריט פייטר: האגדה של צ'ון לי
  • Street Fighter: A Lenda de Chun-Li
  • Luptătorul stradal: Legenda lui Chun-Li
  • Street Fighter, la llegenda
  • ストリートファイター ザ・レジェンド・オブ・チュンリー
  • 스트리트 파이터: 춘리의 전설
  • Вуличний бoєць: Легенда Чунь-Лі
  • Street Fighter: La leyenda de Chun-Li
  • Уличен боец: Легендата за Чун-Ли
  • Street Fighter: Legenda z Hong Kongu
  • Ulični bojevniki: Legenda o Chun-Li
  • 街頭霸王:春麗傳
  • สงครามนักฆ่ามหากาฬ
  • 快打旋風:春麗傳

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FAQ

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li?

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li released?

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li was released on February 27, 2009.

Who directed Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li?

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li was directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak.

More films by Andrzej Bartkowiak

Who is in the cast of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li?

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li stars Neal McDonough, Michael Clarke Duncan and Kristin Kreuk.

How much did Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li make at the box office?

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li grossed $12.8 million worldwide ($8.7 million domestic, $4 million international).

How is Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li rated?

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li has 3.7/10 on IMDb, 3% on Rotten Tomatoes, 17 on Metacritic and 43% on TMDB.

Does Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li have a post-credit scene?

No. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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