Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
Seen it?2016 | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (20% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Mulan or Alita: Battle Angel, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$39 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 97K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yuen Woo-Ping
- Donnie YenSilent Wolf
- Michelle YeohYu Shu Lien
- Jason Scott LeeHades Dai
- Natasha Liu BordizzoSnow Vase
- Harry Shum Jr.Wei Fang
- Eugenia YuanBlind Enchantress
- Roger YuanIron Crow
- Chris PangFlying Blade
- JuJu ChanSilver Dart Shi
- Woon Young ParkThunder Fist