Hero vs The Way Back
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 7/10 for The Way Back). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h 13m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2010). Both are adventure, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
The Way Back| Hero | The Way Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2010 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Peter Weir |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Ed Harris, Colin Farrell, Mark Strong, Saoirse Ronan, Dragoș Bucur |
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 Way Back
A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a WWII-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival.
Where to watch
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