Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 2000 · 120 min
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
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.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Strong6/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate3/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
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
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
Cast & crew
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