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House of Flying Daggers

2004Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic897.7Rotten Tomatoes87%82%

An epic, deeply romantic adventure movie about history, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Story

In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

Feels like

  • Wuxia Epic
  • Visually Stunning
  • Romantic Tragedy
  • Martial Arts Choreography
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Melodramatic Love Triangle
  • Betrayal & Intrigue
  • Lush Cinematography
  • Evocative Score

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Zhang Yimou
Written by
Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin
Produced by
Zhang Yimou, Bill Kong
Music by
Shigeru Umebayashi

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Facts

July 16, 2004 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
July 16, 2004
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Action
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$93 million
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

In Love with Your Carnage, Grey-and-Gray Morality, Love Ruins the Realm +9

  • In Love with Your Carnage
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • Love Ruins the Realm
  • Obfuscating Disability
  • Sweet Polly Oliver
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Outdoor Bath Peeping
  • Precision-Guided Boomerang
  • In Love with the Mark
  • Revealing Hug
  • Offscreen Moment of Awesome
  • Downer Ending

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream House of Flying Daggers?"

Questions about House of Flying Daggers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House of Flying Daggers?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TVSony Pictures CoreHowdy

In the United States, House of Flying Daggers streams on Prime, Sony Pictures Core, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is House of Flying Daggers worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is House of Flying Daggers okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is House of Flying Daggers good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was House of Flying Daggers a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$93 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $93 million worldwide, 6.2 times its budget.

Is House of Flying Daggers in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does House of Flying Daggers use?

In Love with Your CarnageGrey-and-Gray MoralityLove Ruins the RealmObfuscating DisabilitySweet Polly OliverDamsel in DistressOutdoor Bath PeepingPrecision-Guided BoomerangIn Love with the MarkRevealing HugOffscreen Moment of AwesomeDowner Endingand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including In Love with Your Carnage, Grey-and-Gray Morality, and Love Ruins the Realm.