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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a 2000 action drama directed by Ang Lee, starring Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang and Yun-Fat Chow. It runs 2 hours and earned $214 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. It won 4 Oscars, including Art Direction and Cinematography, and 13 awards in all. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.

IMDb rating
7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
98%
worldwide gross
$214M
Oscars won
4
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Ang Lee
Genres
Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Chinese
Budget
$17M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon About?

The premise of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In ancient China, a renowned martial artist’s treasured sword, the Green Destiny, is stolen, setting off a sweeping quest to recover it. The theft embroils a master spy, a proud warrior, and a runaway noblewoman in a complex web of honor, duty, and forbidden romance. As the search progresses, long-held secrets are revealed, and the destinies of these individuals become inextricably linked within the opulent and enigmatic House of Yu.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • china
  • female martial artist
  • tragic hero
  • sword
  • martial arts
  • wuxia
  • defying gravity
  • monk
  • teacher student relationship
  • martial arts master
  • ambiguous ending
  • death
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  • love
  • rooftop chase
  • rescue
  • mentor protege relationship
  • outlaw
  • masked thief
  • stealing a sword
  • rooftop
  • magical realism
  • swordsman
  • hand to hand combat
  • duel
  • tough girl
  • tough guy
  • action hero
  • flashback
  • no opening credits
  • action heroine
  • unspoken love
  • monastery
  • forest
  • comb
  • cave
  • beijing china
  • heroine
  • villainess
  • desert
  • sword fight
  • honor
  • bandit
  • swordswoman
  • theft
  • based on novel
  • title spoken by character
  • surprise ending
  • poison
  • bald man
  • tree
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Cast & crew

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Cast

Michelle Yeoh leads the cast, with Ziyi Zhang and Yun-Fat Chow. Directed by Ang Lee.

From the director

More from Ang Lee

More films directed by Ang Lee, best-rated first: Sense and Sensibility, Brokeback Mountain, Eat Drink Man Woman and Life of Pi.

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Ratings

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.

Plot

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Plot Summary

What happens in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the 18th century, during the Qing dynasty, we are introduced to Li Mu Bai, portrayed by Chow Yun-fat, a masterful Wudang swordsman contemplating retirement. Joining him is Yu Shu Lien, played by Michelle Yeoh, who runs a private security company. Both characters harbor deep feelings for one another; however, their emotions remain unexpressed due to Shu Lien’s past engagement to Mu Bai’s close friend, Meng Sizhao, who has already passed away. They feel a sense of loyalty to him, stifling their romantic desires.

Full summary

The whole story of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, scene by scene

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Box office

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Box Office & Budget

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon grossed $214 million worldwide on a $17 million budget, 13 times what it cost. $128.5 million came from the US and Canada and $85.4 million (40%) from the rest of the world.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$214M

13× its budget

US & Canada
$128.5M
International
$85.4M
Budget
$17M
US & Canada 60% Rest of the world 40%
Awards

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Awards & Nominations

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won 4 Oscars, including Art Direction and Cinematography, and 13 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2001, with 4 wins from 14 nominations.

13 wins30 nominations6 ceremonies

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Videos

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Trailers & Videos

8 videos: 1 trailer, 6 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 8 videos
Official Trailer
  • Featurette "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Wins Foreign Language Film: 2001 Oscars
  • Featurette Tan Dun winning Original Score for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
  • Featurette "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" winning the Oscar® for Art Direction
  • Featurette "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" winning the Oscar® for Cinematography
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?

10 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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Details

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Also Known As

46 alternative titles, including “Im Reich der Tiger und Drachen” and “Wo hu cang long”.

Also known as
  • Im Reich der Tiger und Drachen
  • Wo hu cang long
  • Na'mer
  • Dra'kon
  • Babre Khizan
  • Ejdehaye Penhan
  • Payak rahum Mangkon payong lok
  • 臥虎藏龍
  • Tigrul înfrânt, dragonul ascuns
  • Tiger paa Spring Drage i Skjul
  • Tiger and Dragon
  • O Tigre e o Dragão
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  • Tigre y dragón
  • Tiger & Dragon
  • Tigre et Dragon
  • La tigre e il dragone
  • Kaplan ve Ejderha
  • Крадущийся тигр, затаившийся дракон
  • Hiipivä tiikeri, piilotettu lohikäärme
  • Tiger på spring, drage i skjul
  • Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
  • 卧虎藏龙
  • Tigris és sárkány
  • Tygr a drak
  • Snikende Tiger
  • Skjult Drage
  • Притајени тигар, скривени змај
  • Τίγρης και Δράκος
  • Przyczajony Tygrys
  • Ukryty Smok
  • 와호장룡
  • נמר דרקון
  • グリーン・デスティニー
  • Tigre i drac
  • Тигър и Дракон
  • Tigru și dragon
  • Sėlinantis tigras, tūnantis drakonas
  • El tigre y el dragón
  • Тигр підкрадається, дракон ховається
  • พยัคฆ์ระห่ำ มังกรผยองโลก
  • ببر خیزان اژدهای پنهان 1
  • Tiger a drak
  • Ngọa Hổ Tàng Long
  • Tigre et dragon, ჩასაფრებული ვეფხვი, დამალული დრაკონი
  • Tigar i zmaj
  • Tiiger ja draakon

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FAQ

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon released?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was released on December 8, 2000.

Who directed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was directed by Ang Lee.

More films by Ang Lee

Who is in the cast of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon stars Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang and Yun-Fat Chow.

How much did Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon make at the box office?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon grossed $214 million worldwide ($128.5 million domestic, $85.4 million international) on a budget of $17 million.

How is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon rated?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.

What awards did Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon win?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won 13 awards from 30 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2001.

Does Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon have a post-credit scene?

No. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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