Hero vs Hostiles
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.9/10 for Hostiles). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 14m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2017). Both are adventure, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
Hostiles| Hero | Hostiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2017 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 2h 14m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Adventure, Drama, History, Western |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Scott Cooper |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Peter Mullan, Paul Anderson, Wes Studi, Jonathan Majors, Jesse Plemons |
Synopsis
Hero
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Hostiles
A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation.