Jiang Ziya
Seen it?2020 | 105 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was a box office smash and it earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Atop the ruins of war, top commander Jiang Ziya is given the task to banish the Nine-tailed Fox Demon who threatens all mortals' very existence. When he discovers the Nine-tailed Fox's life linked to the soul of an innocent girl, he is faced with a challenging decision: follow the will of heaven or find his own path to righteousness.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$1.6 billion worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 95K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cheng Teng, Wei Li
- Zheng XiJiang Ziya (voice)
- Jiang GuangtaoWenshu Guangfa Tianzun (voice)
- Ji GuanlinJiuwei / Demon Queen (voice)
- Sheng FengShen Gongbao / Hermit (voice)
- Yang NingXiao Jiu / Su Daji (voice)
- Meme YanSi Bu Xiang (voice)
- Chen SiyuTwelve Golden Master (voice)
- Tong XinzhuRabbit Spirit (voice)
- Hao XianghaiThe Twelve Golden Lord-Ding (voice)
- Yuntu CaoFox Hunter (voice)