Hero vs The Tiger
The Tiger has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.5/10 for Hero). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 19m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2015). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
The Tiger| Hero | The Tiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 2h 19m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Park Hoon-jung |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Jeong Man-sik, Sung Yu-been, Choi Min-sik, Lee Na-ra, Jung Ji-so |
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.
The Tiger
In 1925 Korea, Japanese rulers demand the last remaining tiger be killed. The tiger easily defeats his pursuers until a legendary hunter takes him on.