Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
PG-13

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

A timeless story of strength, secrets and two warriors who would never surrender.

2000 • 120 min • Adventure · Drama · Action · Romance · Fantasy

Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12
74
Movie Knight Score
3667 reviews
  • 74 Audience · 3667 · 100%

Two legendary warriors embark on a quest to recover a stolen sword, leading them to an impulsive young noblewoman with a secret. Their paths intertwine with love, duty, and destiny in a story of honor and forbidden romance.

Violence & peril
6/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
3/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Martial arts violence is frequent and intense, with some blood
  • A character dies by suicide, which is a key plot point
  • Some romantic tension and implied intimacy between characters

What it models well

  • Courage and sacrifice
  • Following your own path
  • Loyalty and honor
  • The pursuit of freedom

Talk about it after

  • The conflict between duty and personal desire
  • The meaning of true freedom and its costs
  • The consequences of holding secrets
  • Different expressions of love and devotion

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Top billed cast

Director: Ang Lee • Crew: James Schamus, Tsai Kuo-Jung, Wang Huiling

Trailers & clips

Fight Sequences | Behind The Scenes

Mark Kermode reviews Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) | BFI Player

Official Trailer

Q&A with James Schamus | TIFF Stay-at-Home Cinema | TIFF 2020

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" winning the Oscar® for Cinematography

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" winning the Oscar® for Art Direction

Tan Dun winning Original Score for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Wins Foreign Language Film: 2001 Oscars

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Details

TMDB audience
7.4/10 (3,667)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$17,000,000
Box office
$213,978,518
Franchise
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Collection

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