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The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2013): Ratings & Plot

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The Sorcerer and the White Snake is a 2013 action fantasy film directed by Siu-Tung Ching. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
29%
Metascore
41
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The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Siu-Tung Ching
Genres
Action , Fantasy
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sorcerer and the White Snake About?

The premise of The Sorcerer and the White Snake without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In ancient China, a powerful sorcerer must face a dangerous realm of seductive demons. He seeks to rescue a mortal soul held captive by a mystical white snake, resurrected as a human and driven by a destructive agenda. Jet Li stars in this action-packed fantasy adventure filled with supernatural battles and perilous encounters.

The Sorcerer and the White Snake Themes & Keywords

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  • love
  • snake
  • monk
  • wuxia
  • naga serpent
  • underwater kiss
  • talking animal
  • forbidden love
  • flood
  • stubbornness
  • demon hunter
  • serpent
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  • supernatural power
  • psychotronic film
  • falling into water
  • chinese drama
  • young
  • 1000 year old
  • martial arts action
  • xianxia
  • master
  • demon
  • herbalist
  • snake woman
  • leifeng pagoda
  • duanwu festival
  • talking tortoise
  • talking rat
  • lantern festival
  • blizzard
  • tsunami
  • waterfall
  • trap
  • harpy
  • underwater scene
  • pavillion
  • talking rabbit
  • mythical creature
  • rat
  • kiss
  • herbal medicine
  • apprentice
  • rescue from drowning
  • mouth to mouth resuscitation
  • memory lapse
  • true love
  • revenge
  • cure
  • based on legend
  • poison
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Crew

The Director of The Sorcerer and the White Snake

Directed by Siu-Tung Ching.

Ratings

The Sorcerer and the White Snake Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Sorcerer and the White Snake 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

Plot

The Sorcerer and the White Snake Plot Summary

What happens in The Sorcerer and the White Snake from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Abbot Fahai and his loyal aide, Neng Ren, made their way to the summit of the mountain, their peaceful journey was suddenly interrupted by an astonishing encounter with a whimsical ice harpy. With a cheeky grin, this mischievous being turned Neng Ren into a stunning ice statue, compelling Fahai to seek the help of a demon trapper to undo the spell. After being freed from his crystalline prison, Neng Ren was assigned the daunting task of capturing the harpy and confining her within a magical circle at Lei Feng Pagoda, where she would join other wayward demons.

Full summary

The whole story of The Sorcerer and the White Snake, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Sorcerer and the White Snake?

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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The Sorcerer and the White Snake FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Sorcerer and the White Snake, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sorcerer and the White Snake?

The Sorcerer and the White Snake runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Sorcerer and the White Snake released?

The Sorcerer and the White Snake was released on February 8, 2013.

Who directed The Sorcerer and the White Snake?

The Sorcerer and the White Snake was directed by Siu-Tung Ching.

How is The Sorcerer and the White Snake rated?

The Sorcerer and the White Snake has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 3.9/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Sorcerer and the White Snake have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sorcerer and the White Snake has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Sorcerer and the White Snake in?

The original language of The Sorcerer and the White Snake is Chinese.

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