Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

PG-13

Released Dec 22, 2000

2h 0m

Adventure

Action

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In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh) to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.

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The movie that catapulted Ang Lee into the ranks of upper echelon Hollywood filmmakers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon features a deft mix of amazing martial arts battles, beautiful scenery, and tasteful drama.

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Anupama Chopra

Film Companion

I cannot express to you how beautiful and stunning it is.

May 18, 2020

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Crouching Tiger doesn't so much break new ground as reconfigure the genre with the pomp and ceremony of Western production values and psychological nuance.

Mar 6, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Amazing, magical martial arts fairy tale.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Tom Folley

Radio Times

The action plays out in a succession of ravishing set pieces, from moonlit rooftops to the whispering fronds of a bamboo forest.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 1, 2024

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Elisa Guimarães

Collider

Whether its ending is tragic or hopeful depends on your interpretation of events. It’s the perfect conclusion for a nearly perfect movie that is all about journeys and paths not taken, about love and all that stands in its way.

Rated: A

Feb 1, 2024

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

There is something unworldly about [Tiger] that makes it seem like a story you imagined, not a film you watched on a screen. Somehow, the film is transcendent -- but in a completely straightforward manner. Quite simply, this is the year's best picture.

Rated: 4/4

Oct 30, 2023

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mo

What a beautiful movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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tatere

Of course Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh but I'd forgotten how really excellent the fight choreography and direction is.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/05/23

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Sheryl L

I appreciated the film more this viewing than I think I did 23 (?!) years ago when it was first released in U.S. theaters. Beautiful cinematography that can still wow today's jaded viewer, I think. Well crafted, gentle story of two loves gained and lost.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Lauren R

Awesome movie. Action scene were Incredible

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Jeffrey B

I han never seen the movie in one sitting so 4k was great. first time i has seen it from start to finish. An I love Michelle Yeoh.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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ivan s

Beautiful movie in every respect To remind you that sometimes less is more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Master Li Mu Bai

Michelle Yeoh

Yu Shu Lien

Zhang Ziyi

Jen Yu

Chang Chen

Lo "Dark Cloud"

Sihung Lung

Sir Te

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Official Clip - Invincible Sword Goddess

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Official Clip - Some Tea

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Official Clip - The Friendship is Over

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Official Clip - Give Me My Comb!

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Official Clip - Bamboo Forest Fight

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Official Clip - Enlightenment

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Official Clip - My Name Is Li Mu Bai

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Official Clip - The Sword Thief

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Synopsis

In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh) to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.

Director: Ang Lee
Producer: Li-Kong Hsu, William Kong, Ang Lee
Screenwriter: Wang Du-lu, Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus, Kuo Jung Tsai
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics, Columbia Tristar
Production Co: Prosperity Pictures, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia, Sony Pictures Classics, Zoom Hunt International, China Film Co-Production Corporation, United China Vision, Asia Union Film & Entertainment Ltd., Edko Films, Good Machine
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexuality|Martial Arts Violence)
Genre: Adventure, Action
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $451.2K
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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