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Summary The time: two thousand years ago. The place: the violent dawn of the Qin dynasty. The story: the soon-to-be First Emperor of China is on the brink of conquering a war-torn land. Three opponents are determined to assassinate him and one loyal subject stands in their way. [Miramax]

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Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 42 Critic Reviews
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85
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 463 User Ratings
8.9
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Summary The time: two thousand years ago. The place: the violent dawn of the Qin dynasty. The story: the soon-to-be First Emperor of China is on the brink of conquering a war-torn land. Three opponents are determined to assassinate him and one loyal subject stands in their way. [Miramax]

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Universal Acclaim Based on 42 Critic Reviews
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Universal Acclaim Based on 463 User Ratings
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Universal Acclaim Based on 463 User Ratings
8.9
91% Positive
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5% Mixed
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Production Company Edko Films, Zhang Yimou Studio, China Film Co-Production Corporation, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Xin Huamian Film
Release Date Aug 27, 2004
Duration 2 h
Rating PG-13
Tagline Kono kuni wa mada, hontô no hero wo shiranai [Japan] (This land doesn't know a real hero. Yet.)
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
Golden Globes, USA
1 Nomination
Hong Kong Film Awards
• 7 Wins & 14 Nominations