Hero vs Zatoichi
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 7.2/10 for Zatoichi). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 51m. Hero is the older of the two (2002 against 2003). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hero
Zatoichi| Hero | Zatoichi | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Yimou | Takeshi Kitano |
| Main cast | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen | Tadanobu Asano, Takeshi Kitano, Yuko Daike, Makoto Ashikawa, Akira Emoto |
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.
Zatoichi
Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.