The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1993, The Eagle Shooting Heroes is an action and comedy film directed by Jeffrey Lau, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A power struggle between the Queen's treasonous lover and a princess occurs amid musical numbers, slapstick battles, and martial arts acrobatics.
Who’s in it. The Eagle Shooting Heroes stars Leslie Cheung as Huang Yaoshi, Brigitte Lin as Third Princess, Maggie Cheung as Imperial Master and Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ouyang Feng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Eagle Shooting Heroes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eagle Shooting Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eagle Shooting Heroes 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 Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993)?
- In US, The Eagle Shooting Heroes is available to stream on Criterion Channel and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eagle Shooting Heroes worth watching?
- The Eagle Shooting Heroes holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eagle Shooting Heroes?
- The Eagle Shooting Heroes stars Leslie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Tony Leung Ka-fai.