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House of Flying Daggers

2004, Chinese. Directed by Zhang Yimou.

In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

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Runtime
1h 59m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Chinese
Rated
PG-13

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Where to watch House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.

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Released
16 July 2004
Original title
十面埋伏
Country
China, Hong Kong
Written by
Wang Bin, Zhang Yimou
Budget
$15M
Box office
$93M
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Next in the series: Curse of the Golden Flower (2006).

Is House of Flying Daggers worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,887 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is House of Flying Daggers?

House of Flying Daggers runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).

Does House of Flying Daggers have a post-credits scene?

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House of Flying Daggers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

House of Flying Daggers is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is House of Flying Daggers on?

House of Flying Daggers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like House of Flying Daggers?

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Who directed House of Flying Daggers?

House of Flying Daggers (2004) was directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau Tak-wah, Zhang Ziyi.

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