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5.5 / 10(1,047 votes)IMDbPG-1320031h 44m$37.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, Canada, Hong Kong

Bulletproof Monk

“A power beyond measure requires a protector without equal.”

Synopsis

A mysterious and immortal Tibetan kung fu master, who has spent the last 60 years traveling around the world protecting the ancient Scroll of the Ultimate, mentors a selfish street kid in the ancient intricacies of kung fu.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 16, 2003

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 18, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.73x ROI)

Production Budget

$52M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$37.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.73x

-$14.3M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $52MWorldwide: $37.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul Hunter
Screenplay & Story
Cyrus Voris, Ethan Reiff
Original Score
Éric Serra
Original Title
Bulletproof Monk
Country of Origin
United States of America, Canada, Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
English, Tibetan, Punjabi, German
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$52M
Worldwide Gross
$37.7M
Production Studios
Lakeshore Entertainment, Image Comics, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Mosaic, Cub Five Productions, Lion Rock Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Hunter

Screenplay & Story

Cyrus Voris, Ethan Reiff

Original Score & Music

Éric Serra

Director of Photography

Stefan Czapsky

Film Editing

Robert K. Lambert

Producers

Terence Chang, Gotham Chopra, Charles Roven, John Woo, Douglas Segal

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Hunter

Paul Hunter

Director

Cyrus Voris

Cyrus Voris

Screenplay

Ethan Reiff

Ethan Reiff

Screenplay

Terence Chang

Producer

Charles Roven

Charles Roven

Producer

John Woo

John Woo

Producer

Stefan Czapsky

Stefan Czapsky

Director of Photography

Robert K. Lambert

Editor

Richard Bluff

Richard Bluff

Visual Effects Supervisor

Branko Racki

Branko Racki

Stunt Coordinator

Éric Serra

Éric Serra

Original Music Composer

Douglas Segal

Producer

Deborah Evans

Production Design

Delphine White

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulletproof Monk

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bulletproof Monk about?

A mysterious and immortal Tibetan kung fu master, who has spent the last 60 years traveling around the world protecting the ancient Scroll of the Ultimate, mentors a selfish street kid in the ancient intricacies of kung fu.

Who directed Bulletproof Monk?

Bulletproof Monk was directed by Paul Hunter.

Who stars in Bulletproof Monk?

The principal cast of Bulletproof Monk includes Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King, Karel Roden, Victoria Smurfit.

When was Bulletproof Monk released and how long is it?

Bulletproof Monk was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Bulletproof Monk?

Bulletproof Monk had a reported production budget of $52M and grossed $37.7M at the worldwide box office (0.73 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Bulletproof Monk?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bulletproof Monk was composed by Éric Serra.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bulletproof Monk?

Bulletproof Monk holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).