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Rise of the Legend

2014·Movie
2h 11min
60
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Catharsis7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, crime, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

In 1868 during the late Qing Dynasty, rampant corruption on the Imperial Court inflicts much suffering in people's lives. For years, the Black Tiger’s fearsome boss Lei Gong has been trying to get rid of the leader of the Northern Sea. One of his latest recruits is Fei, a fearless fighter who takes the Northern Sea leader’s head after a fierce fight. Just as Lei Gong believes he has total control of the port, a new gang called the Orphans rises in power. Led by Fei’s childhood friend Huo, the Orphans are out to eliminate all the criminal power from the port…
Martial Arts EpicHistorical ActionGritty Period DramaHero's Origin StoryGang WarfareVisually StrikingAnti-Corruption ThemeCharacter-Driven ActionStunning Choreography

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Where can I stream Rise of the Legend legally?

Rise of the Legend is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rise of the Legend worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rise of the Legend rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Rise of the Legend?

2 h 11 min

Rise of the Legend runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rise of the Legend?

Critics63
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Rise of the Legend much the same way.

What language is Rise of the Legend in?

ChinesecnEnglish

It was made in Chinese, with some cn, English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, China.

In how many countries can I watch Rise of the Legend?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rise of the Legend in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.