Hero vs Mary
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.3/10 for Mary). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 52m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2024). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
Mary| Hero | Mary | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | D.J. Caruso |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Anthony Hopkins, Mehmet Kurtuluş, Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, Mili Avital |
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.
Mary
A miraculous conception. A merciless king. A murderous pursuit. Mary's journey to give birth to Jesus unfolds in this biblical coming-of-age epic.