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The Jade Tiger

1977·Movie
1h 40min
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–50%

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ARROW

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The Jade Tiger fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Zhao Wuji, son of the leader of the Zhao Clan, embarks on a tragic adventure full of intrigue to avenge his father, who is beheaded by a traitor working for the rival Tang Clan.
WuxiaRevenge TragedyHistorical IntrigueMartial ArtsPolitical ConspiracyBetrayalComplex NarrativeVengeance

Crew

Directed by:
Chor Yuen
Written by:
Chor Yuen, Gu Long, Gu Long
Produced by:
Run Run Shaw
Composed by:
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Jade Tiger legally?

ARROW

The Jade Tiger is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Jade Tiger worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Jade Tiger rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Jade Tiger?

1 h 40 min

The Jade Tiger runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Jade Tiger in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Jade Tiger?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Jade Tiger in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Jade Tiger use?

Ensemble CastBlood from the MouthTampering with Food and DrinkMurder by MistakeIn a Single BoundWe Hardly Knew YeEnding Memorial ServicePressure PointAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneIn the BackSword FightWuxiaand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Jade Tiger, including Ensemble Cast, Blood from the Mouth, Tampering with Food and Drink.