Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Jul 6, 2000

2h 0m

★ 7.4

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Adventure

Drama

Action

Romance

Production Companies

Sony Pictures Classics

Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia

Edko Films

Zoom Hunt

China Film Co-Production Corp.

Good Machine

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Trailers

Cast

Li Mu Bai

Chow Yun-Fat

Yu Shu Lien

Michelle Yeoh

Jen

Zhang Ziyi

Chang Chen

Sir Te

Lung Sihung

Jade Fox

Cheng Pei-Pei

Governor Yu

Li Fazeng

Gao Xian

Madame Yu

Hai Yan

Tsai

Wang Deming

May

Li Li

Auntie Wu

Huang Suying

Set in 1301 at the end of Medieval times, our most famous star-crossed lovers turn the tides on the history Shakespeare based his own story on, as they reveal the truth to the very future of the Empire. But the biggest twist in this most beloved of tales, is leaving the poetry of Iambic Pentameter in the past, for the original pop music that rockets these ever-present themes right to the heart of our characters in the most surprising, and perhaps most powerful way that has ever been seen, or heard, before... The greatest love story of all time, set to the greatest music of our time.

7.1

Golden Slumber

Jan 30, 2010

When easy-going Aoyagi meets an old friend for a fishing trip, he ends up drugged, framed for the Prime Minister's assassination, and on the run from corrupt cops. It's only the beginning of what quickly becomes the worst, weirdest day of his life. But he'll get by with a little help from his friends, who include a famous pop diva, a rockabilly deliveryman, a crippled old gangster, and the world's most cheerful serial killer.

5.6

I Was Here

Sep 12, 2008

Living alone in an Estonian slum and unable to afford basic needs, a top high school student reluctantly enters the drug game to make ends meet.

6.3

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

Jul 9, 1972

18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her very popular with the lustful clients, but also draw the lesbian attentions of brothel madam Chun Yi. Chun Yi teaches Ainu the ways of lust and the ways of kung fu, and Ainu becomes more and more similar to her captor. But rage at her treatment is still burning inside her.

5.3

Gedo

Apr 4, 2000

East meets West as the Japanese Yakuza battle drug lords and the LAPD in the streets of Los Angeles...

5.7

The Turn of the Screw

Dec 26, 1999

A governess put in charge of two young children begins to see the ghost of her dead predecessor.

5.7

Maîtresse

Feb 11, 1976

After breaking into a house he believes is empty, thief Olivier is caught by the owner, Ariane, who turns out to be a dominatrix. Improbably falling for her, Olivier returns periodically, and an impulsive romance blossoms despite Ariane's profession. Soon Olivier becomes more familiar with her work, even joining in on occasion. However, when he discovers that Ariane has a son, he attempts to "fix" her, hoping to give her a better life.

5.7

Fast-Walking

May 11, 1982

A dirty corrections officer gets involved in a murder plot involving one of the inmates.

6.0

Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

May 3, 1945

A few years after his breakthrough, Sanshiro resumes his path to judo mastery—testing his discipline against an American prizefighter and later facing vengeful karate brothers. As rival schools and public spectacle push him toward violence, he must reconcile strength with restraint and the true spirit of his art.

6.8

Taira Clan Saga

Sep 21, 1955

Japan, 1137. The Taira family, a samurai clan, becomes involved in the disputes between Emperor Toba and the monks of Mount Hiei.

6.0

A Handful of Dust

Jun 24, 1988

English aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his vast estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. Trusting to a fault, Tony is unaware that anything is amiss until his wife suddenly asks for a divorce. With his life in turmoil, Tony goes on a haphazard journey to South America.

5.9

The Happy Housewife

Apr 15, 2010

Lea is an immaculate 30-something wife whose husband’s job in real estate allows her an enviably glossy lifestyle. The word ‘emancipation’ simply isn't in her vocabulary and as long as the money rolls in, all is rosy. So, when Harry Jr. arrives, she is a little traumatized at having to swap canapés for nappies.

6.9

Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan

Mar 27, 2009

When a wealthy woman and her son die in a hunting accident, it's up to Conan Edogawa to solve the case. Meanwhile, Lupin the Third is after the Queen Crown, owned by the Vesparand royal family. When these two legendary characters meet, who will win the day?! Followed by “Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The Movie” (2013).

0.0

Afterthought

May 12, 2025

When a hitman kills an innocent in a moment of panic, he descends on a religious journey of regret he has not before felt. All the while, a vengeful policeman is hot on his trail, set on his own form of justice.

5.7

My Girlfriend's Boyfriend

Apr 22, 2010

When Ethan arrives at the airport just in time to declare his undying love for his girlfriend, love appears to have conquered all. The scene, however, is really the ending of Ethan's novel, which his agent calls "unrealistic." Ethan soon meets a waitress, Jesse, and falls in love with her despite her growing devotion to Troy, a charming businessman. But the line between reality and fiction becomes increasingly blurred.

7.1

Jane Eyre

Mar 9, 1997

After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?

7.3

Dragon's Return

May 10, 1968

This is a ballad about love, hate, and a search for a way out of loneliness. It is a dramatic story about the strange potter, Martin Leaps, nicknamed Dragon, who is suspected by the villagers as the cause of natural disasters. He lost his wife, his home, and his freedom due to false accusations. After years he returns to his native village. Putting his own life to risk, he saves a herd of cows from a forest fire in the hills. But not even this heroic deed helps him to win back the friendship of the locals.

7.5

Section 375

Sep 13, 2019

A filmmaker stands trial when a costume assistant on his movie accuses him of rape.

6.9

The Idiot Returns

Feb 25, 1999

Frantisek, the main character is returning to his family. Until now he's been, "successfully" avoiding all relationships. He is an ingenuous and a pure person and thus, is regarded as an idiot. He becomes involved in various love and family conflicts. It is because he hasn't experienced much of the "real" life that he is able to perceive human relationships in their genuineness.

6.4

Spring

Jan 5, 1970

Paunvere parish school students Arno and Teele, Toots and Kiir, Tõnisson and Imelik experience feelings during one school winter, the traces of which they carry throughout their future lives - from true friendship and first love to self-discovery and clarifying life goals.