A Legend

2024 2h 9m ZH

👍

6.8

SOLID

⭐

4.7

IMDB

★6.8TMDB · 171★4.7IMDB · 1,275

ActionAdventureFantasy

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

An archeologist noticed that the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a glacier closely resembled a jade pendant seen in one of his dreams. He and his team then embark on an expedition into the depths of the glacier.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

Amazon Prime VideoSubscription

Amazon Prime Video with AdsSubscription

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Fandango At HomeBuy

FlixFlingBuy

Cast

Jackie Chan
Professor Fang/Zhao Zhan
Zhang Yixing
Wang Jing/Hua Jun
Gulnezer Bextiyar
Princess Mengyun
Aarif Rahman
He Boer/Hu Duna
Jerry Lee
Lei Zhen
Peng Xiaoran
Xin Ran
Shawn Dou Xiao
Huo Nguo
Zheng Yecheng
Ye Cheng

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai
Writers: Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai
Languages: English, Mandarin
Countries: China, Hong Kong

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 8

ERA

Did you know

Released 2 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 8

WORLD

Did you know

Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Mandarin.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 8

WORLD

Did you know

International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 8

CINEMA

Did you know

Part of the "The Myth Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai, shot by Chris Lee Chi-Wa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Original score by Nathan Wang. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

7 / 8

CAST

Did you know

Jackie Chan and Zhang Yixing and Gulnezer Bextiyar carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

8 / 8

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt27589902 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#08

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai directs. Chris Lee Chi-Wa behind the camera. Nathan Wang scores. Produced in China, Hong Kong. Dialogue in English, Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Mandarin.
3International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.
4Part of the "The Myth Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai, shot by Chris Lee Chi-Wa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Nathan Wang. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Jackie Chan and Zhang Yixing and Gulnezer Bextiyar carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt27589902 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 15 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Chris Lee Chi-Wa
Original score: Nathan Wang
Runtime: 129 min · 2h 9m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $11,242,056
Original language: ZH
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: A Legend (2024)
IMDB rating: 4.7/10 · 1,275 votes

Awards

5 wins total

Part of

The Myth Collection

Chinese martial arts fantasy film directed by Stanley Tong, who also wrote the film alongside Li Haishu and Wang Hui-ling, and produced by Jackie Chan. The film stars Chan with a supporting cast of Tony Leung Ka-fai, Kim Hee-sun, and Mallika Sherawat.