Hero
February 2012
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Thandiwe Woodard
Legendary This is the greatest and most painterly produced of the crossover wuxia epics. I love this movie, even with the questionable philosophy presented.
Paul Brown
Unrelentingly brilliant A truly magnificent telling of legend, history and fantasy, Hero is mesmerizing, beautiful and thrilling. This is movie making--and storytelling--at its very best.
A Google User
Beyond words!!! I own this on DVD and it is one of my all time favorites. I just wish I could buy it on the app store instead of rent it.
Carlo Palicpic
One Of The Best!!! This Is The Greatest Epic Wuxia Movie Ever Made!!! (Thumbs Ups For Jet Li And Director Zhang Yimou).
Vivienne Kestrel
Beautiful Visual poetry that teaches something new every time you watch it. One of my favorite movies of all time.
A Google User
A Martial Arts Masterpiece! Jet Li and company truly made a martial arts masterpiece. This movie is drama, action, romance, and fluidly poetic.
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Beyond words!!! I own this on DVD and it is one of my all time favorites. I just wish I could buy it on the app store instead of rent it.
A Martial Arts Masterpiece! Jet Li and company truly made a martial arts masterpiece. This movie is drama, action, romance, and fluidly poetic.
Cast and credits
Actors | Jet Li, Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Chen Daoming |
Producers | Zhang Yimou |
Director | Zhang Yimou |
Writers | Feng Li, Bin Wang, Zhang Yimou |
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Audio language
Subtitles
English
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
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Run time
99 minutes
Rating
PG-13
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