Hero vs On Guard
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.7/10 for On Guard). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 8m. On Guard is the older of the two (1997 against 2002). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
On Guard| Hero | On Guard | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 2h 8m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Philippe de Broca |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Vincent Perez, Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Renato Scarpa, Philippe Noiret |
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.
On Guard
France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.