Hero
英雄
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Official Trailer
Hero (2002) Official Trailer 1 - Jet Li Movie
Hero teaser trailer
The Story of Creating the "Hero" Fight Scene
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Frequently asked questions about Hero
Where can I watch Hero in the United States?
Hero is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Hero?
Hero scores 7.5 on The Movie Database, 7.9 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Hero?
Hero stars Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen, and Zhang Ziyi. Zhang Yimou is the director.
How long is Hero?
Hero runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
When did Hero come out?
Hero was released on December 19, 2002.
Which studio made Hero?
Hero was produced by Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., China Film Co-Production, and Elite Group Enterprises in Hong Kong and China.
What was the budget for Hero?
Hero was made on a budget of $31,000,000.
How much did Hero make at the box office?
Hero grossed $177,394,432 worldwide, against a budget of $31,000,000.
What language is Hero in?
Hero is in Chinese, and its original title is 英雄.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.