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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ang Lee. With Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTwo 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
MoviHero lists July 6, 2000 as the release date for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Ang Lee is the listed director. The listed cast includes Chow Yun-Fat as Li Mu Bai, Michelle Yeoh as Yu Shu Lien, Zhang Ziyi as Jen, Chang Chen as Lo. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 6, 2000
GenresAdventure · Drama · Fantasy · Action · Romance
Runtime2h
DirectorAng Lee
CastChow Yun-Fat as Li Mu Bai, Michelle Yeoh as Yu Shu Lien, Zhang Ziyi as Jen, Chang Chen as Lo
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon runs 2h. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 3,768 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Easily my favourite of Lee's films, plus this was a no-brainer for me to watch, since I love martial arts films and the three stars.”
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“"Master Li" (Chow Yun-Fat) asks his lifelong friend "Yu Shu Lien" (Michelle Yeoh) to take his legendary sword "Green Destiny" and deliver it to "Sir…”
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“The Green Destiny Sword. You're giving it to Sir Te.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherYu Shu LienYu Shu Lien appears in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).Open character guide otherLi Mu BaiLi Mu Bai appears in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).Open character guide otherSir TeSir Te appears in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).Open character guide otherJenJen appears in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).Open character guide otherLoLo appears in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).Open character guide
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