Born to Defence
1988, CN. Directed by Jet Li.
Once upon a time in China, a new hero emerged...
Jet, a young soldier at the end of the Second World War must overcome some abusive Americans who are bullying him as well as the Chinese people.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- CN
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Born to Defence isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 February 1988
- Original title
- 中華英雄
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Sze Yeung-Ping, Chit Yi-Gwoh
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Born to Defence: quick answers
Is Born to Defence worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Born to Defence?
Born to Defence runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Born to Defence have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Born to Defence. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Born to Defence parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Born to Defence yet.
Which OTT platform is Born to Defence on?
Born to Defence isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Born to Defence?
If you liked Born to Defence, try New Fist of Fury, Once Upon a Time in China, Fist of Legend.
Who directed Born to Defence?
Born to Defence (1988) was directed by Jet Li and stars Jet Li, Song Jia, Zhao Erkang.