True Legend

True Legend

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping

Produced by Shanghai Film Group, Edko Management and Consulting

2010115 min6.6 / 10

A martial arts epic about redemption and heroism, following a wronged nobleman's transformation into a legendary fighter through discipline and honor.

Su Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars."

Questions people ask

  • Is True Legend violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Does True Legend end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is True Legend sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is True Legend scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is True Legend easy watching? 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.

43/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity44

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like True Legend, and what each one shares →

Like True Legend

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as True Legend

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like True Legend, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like True Legend, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like True Legend, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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