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Tai Chi Hero

2012·Movie
1h 40min·NR
IMDb6.1Metacritic397.0Rotten Tomatoes45%48%

Where to watch

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some slapstick and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Fantasy, the future, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

The Throwdown Continues

Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now become the most popular Tai Chi style in the world. The second instalment of the "Tai Chi" trilogy continues the journey of Yang Luchan, a gifted child with a fleshy growth on his forehead who helped save a village from a frightening army of steampunk soldiers bearing strange machines with the knowledge of Tai Chi that they entrusted him with.
Steampunk Martial ArtsChinese BlockbusterAction-FantasyHistorical FantasyWuxiaEccentric CharactersSpecial Effects SpectacleHigh-EnergyVisual Flair

Crew

Directed by:
Sammo Hung, Stephen Fung, Lo Kim-Wah
Written by:
Zhang Jialu, Cheng Hsiao-Tse, Chen Kuofu
Produced by:
Daniel Wu, Stephen Fung, Wang Zhonglei
Composed by:
Traithep Wongpaiboon, Nopawat Likitwong, Katsunori Ishida

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Tai Chi Hero legally?

PrimeThe RokuPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsHi-YAHTubi TVAmasian TVAmazon MX Player

Tai Chi Hero is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tai Chi Hero worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tai Chi Hero rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Tai Chi Hero?

1 h 40 min

Tai Chi Hero runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tai Chi Hero?

Critics42
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Tai Chi Hero higher (60) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Tai Chi Hero in?

cnChinese

It was made in cn, with some Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch Tai Chi Hero?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tai Chi Hero in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tai Chi Hero use?

And Now He Must Marry MeMarked ChangeCombat MedicAnd Then What?Boss SubtitlesSecond LoveLittle Miss BadassPower CopyingUriah GambitWorld of BadassAutobots, Rock Out!Concealment Equals Coverand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Tai Chi Hero, including And Now He Must Marry Me, Marked Change, Combat Medic.