Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Directed by Ang Lee · 2000 ·
Is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon worth watching?
Yes. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 卧虎藏龍 El tigre y el dragón Tigre y dragón Tigre & Dragon Tiger & Dragon O Tigre e o Dragão グリーン・デスティニー 와호장룡
🏆 5 award wins — Won Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Awards 2001
Sony Pictures Classics Where to watch
- Prime Video
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
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Where to watch Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video, SonyLIV |
| Indonesia | Netflix, Catchplay |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United States | Prime Video |
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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
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 an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, romance pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Ang Lee brought wuxia to global art-house audiences and swept the Oscars with grace and gravity.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
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 Review: Wuxia Takes Flight
★★★★½
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is Ang Lee's Mandarin-language wuxia romance, a film of weightless swordplay and restrained longing that still feels graceful.
Yes. It is one of the great martial-arts films and a moving romance, ideal for newcomers to wuxia and for anyone who wants action with real feeling behind it.
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: frequently asked questions
Is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon worth watching?
Yes. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) has a Celluloid Score of 88%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?
In the United States, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, SonyLIV in India; Netflix, Catchplay in Indonesia; Netflix, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
What is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon rated?
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12 in the UK, M in Australia, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is directed by Ang Lee and stars Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi.
What is the Metascore for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?
Metacritic's Metascore for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is 94 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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