The Big Brawl

The Big Brawl has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 201 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Jackie Chan is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

The Big Brawl arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in The Big Brawl land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition. Jackie Chan and Mako lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 1980. The timing in The Big Brawl is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Big Brawl. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Jackie Chan sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

The Big Brawl was released in 1980, directed by Robert Clouse. The full 95-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.