The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971)
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The New One-Armed Swordsman is streaming in Singapore on Mewatch.
What the audience says
The New One-Armed Swordsman earns its keep as a steady Chinese film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 6.9/10 on TMDB across 83 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack.
Should you spend 1h 42m on it?
1h 42m of Chinese action, leaning drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 83 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques. That he proves with just the help of his friend Chung-Chieng, when he crosses his path with a beautiful girl in need, Pao Chiao. Even against impossible odds, he will prove a great warrior.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 42m |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chang Cheh
Cast
Where to watch in Singapore
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 1 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Mewatch titles in Singapore
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