About the film
Jackie Chan: My Stunts is a 1999 documentary film from Hong Kong, made and directed by Jackie Chan. Running 97 minutes, it focuses on his stunts, fights, and the methods behind performing them. Chan explains how action sequences from films including Police Story, Who am I? and Rush Hour were carried out.
The documentary includes demonstrations of techniques and experiments conducted in his “stunt lab,” giving the film a practical look at screen action and stunt work. Its subjects are the film industry and the actor himself, placing Chan’s performance methods at the center. The film is classified as both a documentary film and a martial arts film.
It is in English, and Jackie Chan is also credited as producer. The entry is therefore suited to viewers interested in how movie stunts are designed, demonstrated, and performed by the filmmaker featured.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in Jackie Chan, martial-arts filmmaking, and stunt technique. Film students and fans of action production may also find its demonstrations useful.
Worth knowing
- Breakdowns of stunts from several Jackie Chan films
- Demonstrations of techniques and stunt experiments
- Focuses on film-industry and actor subjects
- 97-minute runtime
- English-language documentary
Before you press play
- Released in 1999
- Focuses specifically on Jackie Chan’s work
- Available facts identify no other languages
The short of it
Jackie Chan: My Stunts presents Chan’s own explanations of his action methods, supported by demonstrations and experiments. It is a focused documentary for viewers who want a direct look at stunt performance in his films.