Knockabout (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Knockabout is an action, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.
Who’s in it. Knockabout stars Yuen Biao as Yipao, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Blinking Beggar, Lau Kar-Wing as Old Fox / Chia Wu Dao and Bryan Leung Kar-Yan as Dai Pao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Knockabout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knockabout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knockabout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knockabout (1979)?
- In US, Knockabout is available to stream on fuboTV and ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knockabout worth watching?
- Knockabout holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knockabout?
- Knockabout stars Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Lau Kar-Wing, Bryan Leung Kar-Yan and Karl Maka.
- When was Knockabout released?
- Knockabout was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.