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The Magic Sword

1993·Movie
1h 37min

Where to watch

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The Magic Sword fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

WO Chinese warlords are fighting each other. Then there is a blacksmith who finds out how to make steel and the tragedy begins. He is forced to make steel, but to make the amount of steel for an army it is very difficult and lot of people must die. This big budget swords play-fantasy new wave martial arts movie was well made and is not only a movie for martial arts movie fans.
Hong Kong Wuxia FantasySwordsplay ActionTragic ConsequencesEpic WarfareMartial Arts SpectacleVisually StylizedMoral DilemmaHigh-Budget Production

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Magic Sword

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Magic Sword legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Magic Sword worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Magic Sword rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Magic Sword?

1 h 37 min

The Magic Sword runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is The Magic Sword in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Taiwan.

What tropes does The Magic Sword use?

Virgin SacrificeDeath Is CheapCheese-Eating Surrender MonkeysMauve ShirtDamsel in DistressMaster of IllusionRing of PowerSuddenly ShoutingOur Dragons Are DifferentPower GlowsToo Dumb to LiveFlat Characterand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for The Magic Sword, including Virgin Sacrifice, Death Is Cheap, Cheese-Eating Surrender Monkeys.