---
title: "Man of Tai Chi"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/man-of-tai-chi-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 76544
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Man of Tai Chi (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/man-of-tai-chi-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Man of Tai Chi is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Dalian Wanda Group, Company Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A talented Beijing martial artist is drawn into a high‑stakes underground fighting world."

### Why Watch
- Dynamic fight choreography
- Multilingual cast featuring international stars
- Directed by Keanu Reeves, who also appears

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed critical reception reflected in moderate audience scores
- Tone & Suitability: The film features intense combat sequences and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, martial-arts, drama, urban

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/man-of-tai-chi-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Keanu Reeves
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Dalian Wanda Group, Company Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tiger Chen Hu** as *'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu*
- **Keanu Reeves** as *Donaka Mark*
- **Karen Mok Man-Wai** as *Inspector Suen Jing Si*
- **Yu Hai** as *Master Yang*
- **Ye Qing** as *Ching Sha*
- **Simon Yam** as *Superintendent Wong*
- **Yasuyuki Hirata** as *Thin Man*
- **Julius Brian Siswojo** as *Gong Au Young*
- **Hélène Siwan Leclerc** as *Female Announcer*
- **Michael Tong Man-Lung** as *Shek Kuan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Man of Tai Chi?
Keanu Reeves directed the film.

### Q: What languages are spoken in the movie?
The dialogue includes Mandarin, English, and Cantonese.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main stars?
The cast includes Tiger Chen, Keanu Reeves, Iko Uwais, Karen Mok, and Simon Yam.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It was released on November 1, 2013 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Man of Tai Chi — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/76544)
- [Man of Tai Chi - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_of_Tai_Chi)
- [Muž Taiči 58% [Man of Tai Chi] (2013) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/359541-muz-taici)
- [Man of Tai Chi (2013) | Showbiz.CZ](https://www.showbiz.cz/film/man-of-tai-chi/)

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