The Myth
2005, Chinese. Directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-lai.
An Unforgettable Journey Through Time Unearths A Hero For The Ages.
When a fellow scientist asks for Jack's help in locating the mausoleum of China's first emperor, the past collides violently with the present as Jack discovers his amazing visions are based in fact.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 441 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stanley Tong Gwai-laiDirector
- Jackie ChanGeneral Meng Yi / Dr. Jack Chan
- Kim Hee-seonKorea Princess Ok Soo
- Tony Leung Ka-faiWilliam
- Mallika SherawatSamantha
- Sun ZhouProfessor Koo
- Shao BingGeneral Nangong Yan
- Yu RongguangRebel General Zhao Kuang
- Ken WongRebel General Meng Jie
- Jin SongRebel General Jin Song
- Choi Min-sooKorea General Choi
- Patrick Tam Yiu-ManGeneral Xu Gui
- Ken Lo Wai-kwongDragon
Details
- Released
- 11 May 2005
- Original title
- 神話
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Li Haishu, Stanley Tong Gwai-lai, Wang Huiling
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $6.7M
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The Myth: quick answers
What comes after The Myth?
Next in the series: Kung Fu Yoga (2017) and A Legend (2024).
Is The Myth worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 441 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Myth?
The Myth runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Myth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Myth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Myth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Myth yet.
Which OTT platform is The Myth on?
The Myth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 May 2005. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Myth?
If you liked The Myth, try A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella.
Who directed The Myth?
The Myth (2005) was directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-lai and stars Jackie Chan, Kim Hee-seon, Tony Leung Ka-fai.