Hero
2002 · 99 min · Director: Yimou Zhang, Zhang Yimou
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Ancient China and the Qin Empire is out to conquer the six kingdoms. This makes its king a target for assassination. However, one man has single-handedly ensured the safety of the king, by killing the three most notorious assassins in the land. Treated as a hero, he is summoned for an audience with the king.
Emotional fingerprint
Hero (2002) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 35%, Tension 25%, Surprise 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe35%
- Tension25%
- Surprise15%
- Empathy15%
- Inspiration10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Tension, Surprise. Genres: Drama, Adventure, Action. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Tension and Surprise. Its IMDb rating of 7.9/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 35 % | 48 % | 10 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Curiosity | 51 % | 43 % | 48 % | 4 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Tension | 51 % | 45 % | 44 % | 1 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Curiosity | 53 % | 45 % | 40 % | 4 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 57 % | 52 % | 38 % | 5 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Tension | 60 % | 57 % | 42 % | 5 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Tension | 63 % | 62 % | 37 % | 17 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Curiosity | 69 % | 61 % | 45 % | 28 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Sadness | 69 % | 55 % | 34 % | 48 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Sympathy | 65 % | 54 % | 32 % | 45 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Tension | 68 % | 60 % | 53 % | 28 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 54 % | 60 % | 20 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 45 % | 55 % | 24 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 51 % | 51 % | 29 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Tension | 64 % | 53 % | 45 % | 36 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Sadness | 70 % | 45 % | 32 % | 55 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Sadness | 79 % | 53 % | 20 % | 66 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Tension | 82 % | 67 % | 15 % | 58 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Oedipus
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Old Scholar
Old Servant
Prime Minister
The Qin Guards' Commander
General
Eunuch
Head Eunuch
Musician
Pianist
Qin Guard
Qin Guard
Qin Guard
Qin Guard
Qin Guard
Details
- Directed by
- Yimou Zhang, Zhang Yimou
- Written by
- Yimou Zhang, Bin Wang, Feng Li, Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2002
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Country
- Hong Kong, China
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
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