Little Dragon Maiden

Little Dragon Maiden

Directed by Hua Shan

Produced by Shaw Brothers

198392 min6.0 / 10

A martial arts romance where a young man's quest for combat mastery intertwines with love for a mystical woman, complicated by unresolved past conflicts.

Seeking to improve his combat skills, a young man falls in love with a woman with mystical powers but his past stands in the way of their union.

Questions people ask

  • Is Little Dragon Maiden violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Little Dragon Maiden scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Little Dragon Maiden easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Little Dragon Maiden end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Little Dragon Maiden sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Little Dragon Maiden

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Little Dragon Maiden

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Little Dragon Maiden, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Little Dragon Maiden, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Little Dragon Maiden, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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