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True Legend

2010Movie1 h 55 minR

59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic623.9Rotten Tomatoes63%55%

An epic, thrilling action movie about history and growing up.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Su Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars."

Feels like

  • Kung Fu Epic
  • Historical Action
  • Redemption Arc
  • Underdog Story
  • Martial Arts Spectacle
  • Qing Dynasty
  • Heroic Journey
  • Visual Choreography
  • Righteous Vengeance

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Yuen Woo-Ping
Written by
Christine To Chi-Long
Produced by
Bill Kong, Ellen Poon, Alice Yeung
Music by
Shigeru Umebayashi

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Facts

February 9, 2010 · 1 h 55 min · R

Released
February 9, 2010
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Fantasy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

Raised by Rival, Disc-One Final Boss, Giant Mook +9

  • Raised by Rival
  • Disc-One Final Boss
  • Giant Mook
  • Take It to the Bridge
  • Genre Mashup
  • Cheaters Never Prosper
  • Barbarian Longhair
  • Nothing Up My Sleeve
  • Evil Uncle
  • Wuxia
  • Advertised Extra
  • The Farmer and the Viper

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream True Legend?"

Questions about True Legend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream True Legend?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeHi-YAHShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, True Legend streams on Prime, Hi-YAH, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is True Legend worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 62). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Was True Legend a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.

Is True Legend in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does True Legend use?

Raised by RivalDisc-One Final BossGiant MookTake It to the BridgeGenre MashupCheaters Never ProsperBarbarian LonghairNothing Up My SleeveEvil UncleWuxiaAdvertised ExtraThe Farmer and the Viperand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Raised by Rival, Disc-One Final Boss, and Giant Mook.