Hero (2004)
Mandarin martial arts film directed by Zhang Yimou
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m 99 min
- Released
- 27 August 2004
- Language
- Mandarin
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The Mandarin film released on 27 August 2004. It is directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Jet Li, Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Cinematography
- Christopher Doyle
- Music
- Tan Dun
- Written by
- Zhang Yimou
- Produced by
- Zhang Yimou
- Production
- Sil-Metropole Organisation
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $31 million
- Box office
- $177.4 million
- Set in
- Shaanxi
- Country
- People's Republic of China
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 27 August 2004
- First shown
- 19 December 2002 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Hero?
Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes, or 99 min.
When did Hero release?
Hero released on 27 August 2004.
Who directed Hero?
Hero is directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who is in the cast of Hero?
The cast of Hero includes Jet Li, Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Chen Daoming, Zhang Ziyi and Donnie Yen.
Where can I watch Hero online?
Hero streams on Netflix.
How much did Hero earn at the box office?
Hero grossed $177.4 million on a budget of $31 million.
What is Hero rated in the US?
Hero is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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