The Sword Identity (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2012, The Sword Identity is an action and drama film directed by Xu Haofeng, running about 110 minutes. “A sword that was meant to be abandoned. A warrior that seeks to honor its legacy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Ming Dynasty one man will request a competition when his weapon is rejected. After a series of fights he is determined to prove his sword is invincible.
Who’s in it. The Sword Identity stars Song Yang as Liang Henlu, Yu Cheng-Hui as 裘冬月, Ma Jun as 郄佬 and Fujing Xu as 赛兰, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Sword Identity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sword Identity page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sword Identity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sword Identity (2012)?
- In US, The Sword Identity is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sword Identity worth watching?
- The Sword Identity holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sword Identity?
- The Sword Identity stars Song Yang, Yu Cheng-Hui, Ma Jun, Fujing Xu and Zhao Yuanyuan.
- When was The Sword Identity released?
- The Sword Identity was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.