House of Flying Daggers (2004)
House of Flying Daggers is streaming in Malaysia on Disney+.
The verdict
House of Flying Daggers holds up as a perfectly decent Chinese film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.3/10 on TMDB across 1,851 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 119-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Malaysia you can stream it on Disney+.
Should you spend 1h 59m on it?
1h 59m of Chinese adventure, leaning drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 1,851 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something grounded and small-scale
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 59m |
| Genre | Adventure / Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Zhang Yimou
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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