Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), directed by Ang Lee, is a sweeping martial-arts epic that braids action and adventure with drama and romance. The pursuit of a stolen sword and an elusive fugitive draws seasoned warriors into the orbit of a spirited, gifted young noblewoman standing at a turning point in her life. The tone is graceful and elegiac, balancing gravity-defying combat with deep emotional currents. Themes of duty, freedom, longing, and the cost of love give the artistry weight. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.4, it's a must-see for admirers of lyrical action cinema and richly human storytelling.
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Chow Yun-Fat
Li Mu Bai

Michelle Yeoh
Yu Shu Lien

Zhang Ziyi
Jen

Chang Chen
Lo

Lung Sihung
Sir Te

Cheng Pei-Pei
Jade Fox

Li Fazeng
Governor Yu

Gao Xian
Bo
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Release Date
July 6, 2000
Runtime
2h 0m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Director