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The poster features a dramatic, sepia-toned scene with five characters in traditional Chinese attire, exuding a sense of epic adventure and historical drama. The warm, earthy tones and the central figure holding a sword evoke a mood of strength and resolve, hinting at an action-packed narrative s...

Hero

One man's strength will unite an empire.

2002 · Movie · 99 min· Updated Apr 2026
⭐7.5
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Budget:$31MBox Office:$177MRated:PG-13

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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.

Hero is a film that explores themes of martial arts, kung fu, right and justice. It also touches on countryside and loss of loved one and patriot.

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Zhang Yimou

Cast

Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Daoming, Liu Zhongyuan, Zheng Tianyong, Qin Yan, Zhang Yakun

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On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 94% based on 210 reviews, with an average rating of 8.20/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "With death-defying action sequences and...

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The poster features a dramatic, sepia-toned scene with five characters in traditional Chinese attire, exuding a sense of epic adventure and historical drama. The warm, earthy tones and the central figure holding a sword evoke a mood of strength and resolve, hinting at an action-packed narrative s...

Hero

One man's strength will unite an empire.

2002•⭐ 7.5•99 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐Mandarin

You can watch Hero (2002) for free on Hoopla.

Budget:$31MBox Office:$177MRated:PG-13
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94%

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Also see:

Hero(2015)Remake

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.

Hero is a film that explores themes of martial arts, kung fu, right and justice. It also touches on countryside and loss of loved one and patriot.

Director

Zhang Yimou

Cast

Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Daoming, Liu Zhongyuan, Zheng Tianyong, Qin Yan, Zhang Yakun

What Critics Say

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 94% based on 210 reviews, with an average rating of 8.20/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "With death-defying action sequences and...

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