14 Blades (2014): Ratings & Plot
14 Blades is a 2014 action thriller directed by Daniel Lee. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Daniel Lee
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- The Weinstein Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 14 Blades About?
The premise of 14 Blades without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In ancient China, Qinglong, a highly trained warrior, discovers a dangerous conspiracy within the Imperial Court. After being betrayed by those he trusted, he finds himself hunted and must use his skills to confront corrupt officials and powerful enemies. His mission is to rescue the Emperor and restore justice to the land, facing perilous challenges and uncovering a deadly legacy of stealth and strength along the way.
The Director of 14 Blades
Directed by Daniel Lee.
- Director Daniel Lee
More from Daniel Lee
More films directed by Daniel Lee, best-rated first: The Climbers, Dragon Blade, Song of the Assassins and Time Raiders.
14 Blades Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 14 Blades 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.5
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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14 Blades Plot Summary
What happens in 14 Blades from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the late Ming dynasty, the imperial court faces rampant corruption, compounded by an incompetent emperor. The Embroidered Uniform Guard (jinyiwei), composed of orphans trained from childhood in ruthless, covert combat, serves as a clandestine military unit for the Ming government. Among them is Qinglong, a commanding officer armed with a mechanical box housing 14 blades to aid him in his perilous missions.
Full summary
The whole story of 14 Blades, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know 14 Blades?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the title of the elite squad led by Qinglong?
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14 Blades FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of 14 Blades, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 14 Blades?
14 Blades runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was 14 Blades released?
14 Blades was released on August 22, 2014.
Who directed 14 Blades?
14 Blades was directed by Daniel Lee.
More films by Daniel Lee How is 14 Blades rated?
14 Blades has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does 14 Blades have a post-credit scene?
No. 14 Blades has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is 14 Blades in?
The original language of 14 Blades is Chinese.
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