The One-Armed Swordsman (1967)
▸ Worth a watch
The One-Armed Swordsman is streaming in Singapore on Mewatch.
The verdict
The One-Armed Swordsman holds up as a perfectly decent Chinese film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 6.9/10 on TMDB across 112 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 111-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Singapore you can stream it on Mewatch.
Should you spend 1h 51m on it?
1h 51m of Chinese action with drama threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 112 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 51m |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chang Cheh
Cast
Jimmy Wang Yu
Fang Kang
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Xiao Man
Tien Feng
Qi Ru-Feng
Violet Pan Ying-Zi
Qi Pei-Er
Yang Chi-Ching
Long-Armed Devil
Tang Ti
Smiling Tiger Cheng Tian-Shou
Where to watch in Singapore
Mewatch
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreApple TV Store
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.9/10 on audience ratings. 1h 51m of Chinese action with drama threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch The One-Armed Swordsman?
You can stream The One-Armed Swordsman in Singapore on Mewatch.
When is The One-Armed Swordsman coming to streaming?
The One-Armed Swordsman is already streaming in Singapore on Mewatch.
What language is The One-Armed Swordsman in?
The One-Armed Swordsman is a Chinese film (Action / Drama).