Hero (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, Hero is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Zhang Yimou, running about 99 minutes. “One man's strength will unite an empire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hero stars Jet Li as Nameless, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Broken Sword, Maggie Cheung as Flying Snow and Donnie Yen as Sky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Hero has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $177.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero 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 Hero (2002)?
- In US, Hero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero worth watching?
- Hero holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hero?
- Hero stars Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen and Zhang Ziyi.
- When was Hero released?
- Hero was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.