Big Trouble in Little China_
"Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun."
Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Big Trouble in Little China earned $11.1M against a $25.0M budget.
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Year context
Big Trouble in Little China was released 40 years ago in 1986.
CAST (20)
Kurt Russell
Jack Burton
Kim Cattrall
Gracie Law
Dennis Dun
Wang Chi
James Hong
David Lo Pan
Victor Wong Chi-Keung
Egg Shen
Kate Burton
Margo
Donald Li
Eddie Lee
Carter Huang Chia-Ta
Thunder
Peter Kwong
Rain
James Pax
Lightning
Suzee Pai
Miao Yin
Chao-Li Chi
Uncle Chu
Jeff Imada
Needles
Rummel Mor
Joe Lucky
Craig Ng
One Ear
June Kyoto Lu
White Tiger
NT
Noel Toy
Mrs. O'Toole
JG
Jade Go
Chinese Girl in White Tiger
Jerry Hardin
Pinstripe Lawyer
James Lew
Chang Sing #1
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$25.0M
Budget
$11.1M
Revenue
-56%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (3,252 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$25,000,000
Box Office
$11,102,672
Profit
$-13,897,328
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Big Trouble in Little China about?
Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.
How long is Big Trouble in Little China?
Big Trouble in Little China has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who directed Big Trouble in Little China?
Big Trouble in Little China was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in Big Trouble in Little China?
The cast of Big Trouble in Little China includes Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun, James Hong, Victor Wong Chi-Keung.
How much did Big Trouble in Little China make at the box office?
Big Trouble in Little China earned $11,102,672 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $25,000,000.
What is the rating of Big Trouble in Little China?
Big Trouble in Little China has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 3,252 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Comedy
Fantasy
Adventure
KEYWORDS (13)
martial arts
kung fu
magic
san francisco, california
kidnapping
chinatown
mercenary
mythology
truck driver
adventurer
1980s
fantasy
hilarious