Warriors of Virtue (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 1997, Warriors of Virtue is an action, fantasy and family film directed by Ronny Yu, running about 103 minutes. “In a world beyond your imagination a battle for the universe has begun.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young man, Ryan, suffering from a disability, wishes to join the other kids from his schools football team. During an initiation rite, Ryan is swept away through a whirlpool to the land of Tao. There he is hunted by the evil Lord Komodo, who desires the boy as a key to enter the real world. Ryan is rescued by the protectors of Tao, five humanoid kangaroos, each embued with the five elements and virtues. Ryan learns his valuable lesson while saving the land of Tao.

Who’s in it. Warriors of Virtue stars Angus Macfadyen as Komodo, Mario Yedidia as Ryan Jeffers, Chao Li Chi as Master Chung and Marley Shelton as Elysia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Warriors of Virtue has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Warriors of Virtue page.

If you liked it. Fans of Warriors of Virtue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Warriors of Virtue (1997)?
In US, Warriors of Virtue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Warriors of Virtue worth watching?
Warriors of Virtue holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Warriors of Virtue?
Warriors of Virtue stars Angus Macfadyen, Mario Yedidia, Chao Li Chi, Marley Shelton and Jack Tate.
When was Warriors of Virtue released?
Warriors of Virtue was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.