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Brotherhood of Blades

2014Movie1 h 51 minNR

Romance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes–60%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

In the late Ming Dynasty, three sworn brothers who serve as the imperial secret police are dispatched to hunt down Wei Zhongxian, a eunuch politician who had been forced to resign from his influential post and exiled from Beijing. The brothers return successfully from their quest, only to find that their task was but the beginning of a strange conspiracy.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Crew

Directed by
Lu Yang
Written by
Chen Shu, Lu Yang
Produced by
Terence Chang
Music by
Nathan Wang

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Facts

August 7, 2014 · 1 h 51 min · NR

Released
August 7, 2014
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Action, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Disc-One Final Boss, Bittersweet Ending, Even Evil Has Standards +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Brotherhood of Blades?"

Questions about Brotherhood of Blades

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Where can I stream Brotherhood of Blades?

Pluto TVHi-YAHAmasian TV

In the United States, Brotherhood of Blades streams on Hi-YAH, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV and Amasian TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Brotherhood of Blades worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is Brotherhood of Blades good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Brotherhood of Blades in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Brotherhood of Blades use?

Disc-One Final BossBittersweet EndingEven Evil Has StandardsEunuchs Are EvilMercy KillSex SlaveTurncoatCoughing Up BloodUndying LoyaltyFaux Affably EvilAction PrologueTaking the Bulletand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Disc-One Final Boss, Bittersweet Ending, and Even Evil Has Standards.