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Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

1983Movie1 h 38 min

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

An epic, awe-inspiring fantasy movie about fantasy and faith and meaning, with standout world-building and visual style.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or tears.

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Story

5th century western China: As constant civil wars scars the nation, to evade death, Ti, a young scout, jumps through a crevice in the Zu mountains where he becomes entangled in a great battle against the Blood Demon, a supernatural entity seeking to wreak havoc upon the world.

Feels like

  • Wuxia Fantasy
  • Spectacular Visuals
  • Martial Arts Action
  • Mythological Epic
  • Fast-Paced Adventure
  • Spiritual Warfare
  • Groundbreaking Special Effects
  • Cult Classic
  • Stylized & Vibrant

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Tsui Hark
Written by
Sze-To Cheuk-hon, Li Shoumin, Shui Chung-Yuet
Produced by
Raymond Chow
Music by
Tang Siu-Lam, Kwan Sing-Yau

Everyone

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Facts

February 5, 1983 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 5, 1983
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Sealed Good in a Can, Big Ol' Eyebrows, The Ageless +9

  • Sealed Good in a Can
  • Big Ol' Eyebrows
  • The Ageless
  • Wire Fu
  • Wire Fu
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Human Popsicle
  • Storm of Blades
  • Long-Haired Pretty Boy
  • Heroes Gone Fishing
  • Brainwashed and Crazy
  • Chekhov's Gunman

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain?"

Questions about Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain?

It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is there a sequel to Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain?

  1. Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983)
  2. Zu Warriors (2001)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Zu Warriors (2001).

Will Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.

What tropes does Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain use?

Sealed Good in a CanBig Ol' EyebrowsThe AgelessWire FuWire FuHeroic SacrificeHuman PopsicleStorm of BladesLong-Haired Pretty BoyHeroes Gone FishingBrainwashed and CrazyChekhov's Gunmanand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Sealed Good in a Can, Big Ol' Eyebrows, and The Ageless.