Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Directed by Ang Lee · 2000 ·
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 5 award wins — Won Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Awards 2001
Sony Pictures Classics Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Netflix in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV |
| Indonesia | Netflix, Catchplay |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (81%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (94/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 88% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, romance pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon worth watching?
Yes — Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon earns a 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Ang Lee brought wuxia to global art-house audiences and swept the Oscars with grace and gravity.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%).
What is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon about?
A legendary sword and the warriors who pursue it intertwine forbidden love, duty, and martial-arts poetry across ancient China.
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Critic Reviews
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Review: A Chinese Classic
★★★★½
Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) endures as a defining action landmark from China, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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