CINEXA

Hero

Ancient China and the Qin Empire is out to conquer the six kingdoms. This makes its king a target for assassination. However, one man has single-handedly ensured the safety of the king, by killing the three most notorious assassins in the land. Treated as a hero, he is summoned for an audience with the king. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Drama), release year 2002, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Hero poster on CINEXA

Story of Hero

Ancient China and the Qin Empire is out to conquer the six kingdoms. This makes its king a target for assassination. However, one man has single-handedly ensured the safety of the king, by killing the three most notorious assassins in the land. Treated as a hero, he is summoned for an audience with the king.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Drama), release year 2002, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2002
  • Released 27 Aug 2004
  • Runtime 94 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.9/10 from 193,495 votes
  • Metascore 85/100
  • Genres Action, Adventure, Drama
  • Languages Mandarin
  • Countries China, Hong Kong

Cast

Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung

Direction and writing

Directed by: Yimou Zhang

Written by: Feng Li, Yimou Zhang, Bin Wang

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 46 wins & 48 nominations total

Similar movies

Browse the complete title index or return to the movie library.