The White Dragon
Seen it?2004 | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In this swordfighting comedy, a young noblewoman falls in love with a prince of the Imperial House. By accident, she acquires the martial arts skills of the White Dragon. New in her power, she learns that there are definite advantages in performing "good deeds" as the Little White Dragon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wilson Yip
- Cecilia CheungBlack Phoenix / White Dragon Jr.
- Francis Ng Chun-yuBlindie / "Chicken Feathers"
- Avi K. GargDeer Claw / Various Characters
- Liu GuanchengTian Sheng, First prince
- Andy On Chi-kitSecond Prince Tian Yang
- Ding XiaolongPalace Guard #1
- Benz Hui Siu-hungDeer Tai
- Suet NeiWhite Dragon
- Patrick Tang Kin-WangGene
- Kitty Yuen Siu-YeeTweetie