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10 Best Movies Like Hero

If you loved Hero, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers

2004★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Drama & Adventure & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

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 he...

#2
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

2000★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Drama & Adventure & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life....

#3
Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China

1991★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Drama & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung against foreign forces' plundering of China....

#4
Invisible Target

Invisible Target

2007★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When the Ronin Gang robs an armored car, three cops — Chan, Fong and Wai — go on the warpath. Each has a personal interest in bringing down Ronin leader Tien: he killed Chan's fian...

#5
Fearless

Fearless

2006★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Drama & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After going through a series of tragic events in his life, martial arts master Huo Yuanjia returns to Tianjin and must fight four international soldiers, in order to safeguard his ...

#6
Curse of the Golden Flower

Curse of the Golden Flower

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hero for fans of Drama & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dom...