Hero (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, Hero is an action film directed by Corey Yuen, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Ma Wing Jing and his older brother Ma Tai Chueng arrive in Shanghai to make their fortune at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Be-friending a powerful mobster Wing Jing is given his nightclub in return for saving Tam Sei's life. Unfortunately, another Gangster wants the territory a well. Corruption and violence rule the streets as Wing Jing and Tam Sei must battle not only the rival gangs but the corrupt police officials as well.
Who’s in it. Hero stars Takeshi Kaneshiro as Ma Wing Jing, Jessica Hsuan as Kim Ling-Tze, Yuen Biao as Tam See and Valerie Chow as Yam Yeung-Tien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 (1997)?
- 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero?
- Hero stars Takeshi Kaneshiro, Jessica Hsuan, Yuen Biao, Valerie Chow and Yuen Wah.
- When was Hero released?
- Hero was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.