Movie

Hero

★ 6.8(30)19971h 37m

Hero is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

Where to watch Hero

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Good to know

Director: Corey Yuen
Release date: 1997-06-17
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Shaw Brothers

Hero — trailer

About Hero

Hero is a 1997 movie in the Action genre, directed by Corey Yuen, starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Yuen Biao and Jessica Hsuan Huen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 30 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hero in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ma Wing Jing and his older brother Ma Tai Chueng arrive in Shanghai to make their fortune at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Be-friending a powerful mobster Wing Jing is given his nightclub in return for saving Tam Sei's life. Unfortunately, another Gangster wants the territory a well. Corruption and violence rule the streets as Wing Jing and Tam Sei must battle not only the rival gangs but the corrupt police officials as well.

Cast

Takeshi Kaneshiro

Ma Wing Jing

Yuen Biao

Tam See

Jessica Hsuan Huen

Kim Ling Tze

Valerie Chow

Yam Yeung Tien

Yuen Wah

Ma Tai Cheung

Corey Yuen

Uncle Po

Richard Yuen Tak

Yang Shuang

Guo Jianyong

Tam See's Gang Member

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hero in United States?+

In United States, Hero is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Hero on Netflix?+

Hero is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Hero?+

Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Hero?+

Hero stars Takeshi Kaneshiro, Yuen Biao, Jessica Hsuan Huen, Valerie Chow and Yuen Wah.

When did Hero come out?+

Hero is a 1997 movie directed by Corey Yuen.

What genre is Hero?+

Hero is Action film.

Who directed Hero?+

Hero was directed by Corey Yuen.