Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
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Overview
In early nineteenth-century China, in the waning years of the Qing dynasty, the renowned swordsman who yearns for enlightenment, Li Mu Bai, decides to give up his legendary Green Destiny sword: the sharp four-hundred-year-old blade of heroes. To mark the end of a blood-stained career, Li entrusts the excellent female warrior, Yu Shu Lien, with the ...
Director / Creator
Ang Lee
Writers
Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus, Kuo Jung Tsai
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About Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) is a Action, Adventure, and Drama film from China and Taiwan. the film was directed by Ang Lee from a screenplay by Hui-Ling Wang and James Schamus. It runs 2 hours and was produced primarily in Mandarin and Chinese.
What it's about
In early nineteenth-century China, in the waning years of the Qing dynasty, the renowned swordsman who yearns for enlightenment, Li Mu Bai, decides to give up his legendary Green Destiny sword: the sharp four-hundred-year-old blade of heroes. To mark the end of a blood-stained career, Li entrusts the excellent female warrior, Yu Shu Lien, with the precious weapon to deliver it to Governor Yu; however, once there, an audacious and nimble masked thief manages to steal it. As Shu Lien is hot on the trail of the skilled burglar, unrequited loves; fervent passions; an unconquerable desire for freedom, and bitter loose ends stand in the way. Can Mu Bai shake off his violent past?
Cast and crew
The film stars Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, and Ziyi Zhang in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus, and Kuo Jung Tsai, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon holds a rating of 7.9/10 based on 290,075 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 98%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 94/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 4 Oscars. 101 wins & 132 nominations total. These numbers place Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon within the broader landscape of Action and Adventure cinema from 2000, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is currently available to stream with a subscription on fuboTV or Spectrum On Demand. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through AppleTV, Amazon, and YouTube. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Pluto TV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Adventure films, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2000 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Chow Yun-Fat and Michelle Yeoh are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on your watchlist for later.
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