Sword Master (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sword Master is a 2016 action drama directed by Tung-Shing Yee. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $14.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Tung-Shing Yee
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Well Go USA Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sword Master About?
The premise of Sword Master without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a tragic past and the destruction his skill caused, a renowned swordsman forsakes his violent life to find peace as a wanderer. However, he is drawn back into conflict when chaos erupts, forcing him to confront his demons and reclaim his legendary sword to protect the vulnerable and restore balance to the land.
The Director of Sword Master
Directed by Tung-Shing Yee.
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Director Tung-Shing Yee
Sword Master Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sword Master 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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Sword Master Plot Summary
What happens in Sword Master from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Yen Shisan (Peter Ho), a tattooed swordsman and assassin, has spent his life moving in the shadow of the legendary Third Master, also known as Shao-Feng. When Mu-Yung Chiu-Ti (Jiang Yiyan) claims to be Shao-Feng’s abandoned bride and asks him to kill the master, Yen Shisan refuses the contract, yet his curiosity pulls him toward the only opponent believed to have a chance against Shao-Feng. He arrives at Supreme Sword Manor only to be told by Cult Leader Hsieh that Shao-Feng died 36 days earlier. With his rival gone, Yen Shisan faces a new burden: a slowly fatal sickness and a mysterious pill that can heal every wound except his own.
Full summary
The whole story of Sword Master, scene by scene
Sword Master Box Office
Sword Master grossed $14.7 million worldwide. $75,526 came from the US and Canada and $14.6 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.7M
- US & Canada
- $75.5K
- International
- $14.6M
Sword Master Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sword Master.
How Well Do You Know Sword Master?
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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What is the name of the tattooed swordsman and assassin who carries his own gravestone?
Sword Master Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “San Shao Ye De Jian 3D” and “Sword of the Third Young Master”.
- Also known as
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- San Shao Ye De Jian 3D
- Sword of the Third Young Master
- El maestro de la espada
- 소드 마스터: 절대 강호의 죽음
- Kılıç Ustası
- ดาบปราบเทวดา
- O Mestre da Espada
- Мастер меча
- 三少爺的劍
- Майсторът на меча
- A kard ura
- Mistr meče
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- San Shao Ye De Jian
- 修羅の剣士
- Mistrz miecza
- Thần kiếm
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Sword Master FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Sword Master, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sword Master?
Sword Master runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Sword Master released?
Sword Master was released on December 9, 2016.
Who directed Sword Master?
Sword Master was directed by Tung-Shing Yee.
More films by Tung-Shing Yee How much did Sword Master make at the box office?
Sword Master grossed $14.7 million worldwide ($75,526 domestic, $14.6 million international).
How is Sword Master rated?
Sword Master has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64% on TMDB, 3.0/5 on Letterboxd and 4.1/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Sword Master have a post-credit scene?
No. Sword Master has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sword Master in?
The original language of Sword Master is Chinese.
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