The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
2010, Cantonese. Directed by Herman Yau.
The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee's mentor; beginning at the start of his journey from his initial training through to the ultimate battle to become supreme master of the art of Wing Chun.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 758 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Legend Is Born: Ip Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Ip Man (Dennis To Yu-Hang): watch order
Cast & crew
- Herman YauDirector
- Dennis To Yu-hangIp Man
- Huang YiCheung Wing-shing
- Yuen BiaoNg Chung-so
- Louis Fan Siu-wongIp Tin-chi
- Rose Chan Ka-wunLi Mei-wai
- Ip ChunLeung Bik
- Sammo Hung Kam-boChan Wah-Shun
- Bernice Liu Bik-YeeKitano Yumi
- Lam SuetDeputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin
- Xu JiaoYoung Li Mei-wai
- Heman LeungChairman Li Man Ho
- Shen Al JieYoung Ip Tin-chi
Details
- Released
- 24 June 2010
- Original title
- 葉問前傳
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Checkley Sin Kwok-lam, Erica Li Man, Eric Lee
- Box office
- $2.7M
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The Legend Is Born: Ip Man: quick answers
What comes after The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?
Next in the series: Ip Man: Kung Fu Master (2019) and Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend (2026).
Is The Legend Is Born: Ip Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 758 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Legend Is Born: Ip Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Legend Is Born: Ip Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Legend Is Born: Ip Man on?
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?
If you liked The Legend Is Born: Ip Man, try Ip Man 3, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon.
Who directed The Legend Is Born: Ip Man?
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010) was directed by Herman Yau and stars Dennis To Yu-hang, Huang Yi, Yuen Biao.