Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert vs The Swordsman
The Swordsman has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 7/10 for Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert). The Swordsman is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 6m. The Swordsman is the older of the two (2020 against 2026). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert
The Swordsman| Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert | The Swordsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h 6m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Yuen Woo-Ping | Choi Jae-hoon |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Wu Jing, Max Zhang, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung | Jang Hyuk, Ji Seung-hyun, Jeong Man-sik, Ji Gun-woo, Joe Taslim |
Synopsis
Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert
Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive" to Chang'an.
The Swordsman
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
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