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75% Critic Match
Hero
“One man's strength will unite an empire.”
7.5 / 10• 2002• 1h 39m•PG-13• Chinese
DramaAdventureActionHistory
Storyline
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Cast & Crew
Jet Li
Nameless
Lead
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Broken Sword
Maggie Cheung Man-yuk
Flying Snow
Donnie Yen
Sky
Zhang Ziyi
Moon
Chen Daoming
King of Qin
Liu Zhongyuan
Old Scholar
Zheng Tianyong
Old Servant
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Zhang Yimou's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Hero is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
