The Dragon Gate (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1994, The Dragon Gate is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Mike Marvin, running about 90 minutes. “In the shadows of the soul, shine the light of the warrior!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Enter The Dragon Gate and prepare for a pulse pounding journey into the nether regions of the mind and soul. When his girlfriend is kidnapped, a sword wielding warrior, Ken, willingly thrusts himself into an alternate dimension to rescue her. The action is fast and furious as our hero battles legions of blood-thirsty assassins. Seduced by an evil temptress, redeemed by the Sword Goddess of the lake. Ken can escape only if he can answer the riddle of 23 questions!
Who’s in it. The Dragon Gate stars Geoffrey Lewis as Shin'ichi, Courtney Taylor as Helen, Haing S. Ngor as Sensei and Robert F. Lyons as Jack the Drunk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Dragon Gate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dragon Gate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dragon Gate tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dragon Gate (1994)?
- In US, The Dragon Gate is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dragon Gate worth watching?
- The Dragon Gate holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dragon Gate?
- The Dragon Gate stars Geoffrey Lewis, Courtney Taylor, Haing S. Ngor, Robert F. Lyons and Gretchen Stockdale.
- When was The Dragon Gate released?
- The Dragon Gate was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.