Where to watch Hero in Japan
Hero is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 29 May 2026.
About Hero
Hero is a 2002 movie in the Drama, Adventure and Action genres, directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2,494 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hero in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Hero trailer
Overview
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Top cast
Jet Li
Nameless
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Broken Sword
Maggie Cheung
Flying Snow
Donnie Yen
Sky
Zhang Ziyi
Moon
Chen Daoming
King of Qin
Liu Zhongyuan
Old Scholar
Zheng Tianyong
Old Servant
Qin Yan
Prime Minister
Zhang Yakun
The Qin Guards' Commander
James Hong
Qin Emperor (voice)
Chang Xiao Yang
General
Jin Ming
Eunuch
Ma Wen Hua
Head Eunuch
Shou Xin Wang
Musician
Xu Kuang Hua
Pianist
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Hero in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Hero on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is Hero on Netflix?+
Hero is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.
How long is Hero?+
Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who stars in Hero?+
Hero stars Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen and Zhang Ziyi.
When did Hero come out?+
Hero is a 2002 movie directed by Zhang Yimou.
What genre is Hero?+
Hero is Drama, Adventure, Action and History film.
Who directed Hero?+
Hero was directed by Zhang Yimou.
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