Hero vs Ip Man: The Awakening
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Ip Man: The Awakening). Ip Man: The Awakening is the shorter watch at 1h 16m compared with 1h 39m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2021). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
Ip Man: The Awakening| Hero | Ip Man: The Awakening | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2021 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 16m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Li Xijie, Zhang Zhulin |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Xie Miao, Hou Tongjiang, Chen Guanying, Sergio De Ieso, Gu Lei |
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.
Ip Man: The Awakening
When a young Master Ip stops a kidnapping, he ignites a turf war with a ruthless human-trafficking ring. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps one of Ip Man's close friends, forcing him to face the group's brutal boxing champion head-on.
Where to watch
Where to watch HeroWhere to watch Ip Man: The Awakening
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