GoodWatchSign up

Hidden Blade

2023·Movie
2h 8min
IMDb6.3Metacritic599.2Rotten Tomatoes67%96%

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuKanopyPlexFawesome

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Hidden Blade fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, mystery, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want to half-watch while scrolling

Find more like it

Suspense movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Follows the story of underground workers who risked their lives to send intelligence and defend the motherland, set after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor when the Wang Jingwei regime declared war on Britain and the U.S.
Chinese EspionageHistorical ThrillerUndercover AgentsPolitical IntrigueComplex PlotTense AtmosphereMartial ArtsSlow Burn

Crew

Directed by:
Cheng Er
Written by:
Cheng Er
Produced by:
Yu Dong, Jiang Xiao, Zhao Haicheng
Composed by:
Wang Yibo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hidden Blade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hidden Blade legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyPlexFawesomeTubi TVAmasian TV

Hidden Blade is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. 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 Hidden Blade worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hidden Blade rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Hidden Blade?

2 h 8 min

Hidden Blade runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hidden Blade?

Critics63
Audiences84

Not quite. Audiences rate Hidden Blade higher (84) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Hidden Blade in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch Hidden Blade?

6CAHKJPKRTWUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hidden Blade in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.