A Man Called Hero
1999, Cantonese. Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung.
Living up to his name…
After Hero Hua marries Jade and leaves her in China, he goes to America to work as a servant and rebels against cruel labour conditions. Jade soon joins him in New York, where they build a family.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Man Called Hero
A Man Called Hero is streaming on Hi-YAH in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 17 July 1999
- Original title
- 中華英雄
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Manfred Wong Man-chun
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What A Man Called Hero is based on
A Man Called Hero is based on Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword, a manhua series by Ma Wing-shing.
Manhua series
Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword
By Ma Wing-shing
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Man Called Hero: quick answers
Is A Man Called Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Man Called Hero?
A Man Called Hero runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does A Man Called Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Man Called Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Man Called Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Man Called Hero yet.
Which OTT platform is A Man Called Hero on?
A Man Called Hero is streaming on Hi-YAH in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Man Called Hero?
If you liked A Man Called Hero, try Mythica: A Quest for Heroes, Suicide Squad, The Forbidden Kingdom.
Who directed A Man Called Hero?
A Man Called Hero (1999) was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung and stars Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang Gongru.
What is A Man Called Hero based on?
A Man Called Hero is based on Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword, a manhua series by Ma Wing-shing.