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Ip Man
Ip Man is a 2008 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun and teacher of martial artist legend Bruce Lee. The film focuses on events in Ip's life that supposedly took place in the city of Foshan during the Sino-Japanese War. The film was directed by Wilson Yip, and stars Donnie Yen as the main character, with martial arts choreography by Sammo Hung. The film co-stars Simon Yam, Lynn Hung, Lam Ka-tung, Xing Yu, Hiroyuki…
Peak Community Rank
#3
Top 3 in 1
Avg Position
#6.7
3 Lists
Community Signal
Divisive Pick
Inline Rivalry Ballot
Rankings Featuring Ip Man
#3
Contender: Ip Man (2008)
#6
Contender: Ip Man (2008)
#11
Contender: Ip Man (2008)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #3 in Top 10 Greatest Martial Arts Films of All Time
Most divisive on “Top 15 Best Hong Kong Films & TV Shows to Watch in 2025-2026” — ranked #11 there
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Ip Man rank Top 3 in Greatest Martial Arts Films of All Time?
Ranked #3 on "Top 10 Greatest Martial Arts Films of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Most Argued About
“Top 15 Best Hong Kong Films & TV Shows to Watch in 2025-2026”
Ranks as high as #3 on some lists — but only #11 here. Fans are divided.
See the debate →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ip Man's highest community ranking?⌄
Ip Man is ranked #3 on "Top 10 Greatest Martial Arts Films of All Time" — its best placement across 3 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Ip Man?⌄
Ip Man appears in 3 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including FILM.
Is Ip Man a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Ip Man varies widely. It ranks as high as #3 on some lists and as low as #11 on others, a spread of 8 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
