Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants (2025)
Tsui Hark's sweeping wuxia epic brings Jin Yong's beloved hero Guo Jing to the big screen in a battle for the soul of a nation.
Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants - Movie Information
- Original Title: 射雕英雄传：侠之大者
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Tsui Hark
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama, History
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 27m
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin, Mongolian
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 29, 2025 (China), February 21, 2025 (United States - R), February 7, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), February 20, 2025 (New Zealand), February 20, 2025 (Australia), July 29, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Legend Of The Condor Heroes: Die Legende der Adlerkrieger (DE), Lendas dos Heróis do Condor: Os Valentes (BR), افسانه عقاب های مبارز: دلیران (IR), The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero (US), 射雕三部曲1 (CN)
- Production Companies: Lian Ray Pictures, Zhejiang Hengdian Film Production, China Film Creative, Tao Piao Piao, Weibo Corporation, Film Workshop, China Film Group Corporation
- Production Countries: China
Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants - Plot
Under Genghis Khan, the Mongolian army pushes west to destroy the Jin Dynasty, setting its sights on the Song Dynasty next. Amid internal conflicts among martial arts schools, Guo Jing unites the Central Plains' warriors to defend Xiangyang, embodying courage and loyalty in the fight for the nation.
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Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tsui Hark
Main Cast
- Xiao Zhan
- Sabrina Zhuang
- Tony Leung Ka-fai
- Zhang Wenxin
- Bayaertu
- Alan Aruna
- Ada Choi Siu-Fan
- Hu Jun
- Wu Hsing-Guo
- Yuen Bun
Writers
- Tsui Hark
- Song Xuan
Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants - FAQs
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Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Check JustWatch for the most current availability and pricing in your region.
Is Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants based on a novel?
Yes. The film is adapted from The Legend of the Condor Heroes, the classic wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha), first published in 1957. The story follows hero Guo Jing and is one of the most beloved and widely adapted works in Chinese literary history.
Who plays Guo Jing in The Gallants?
Xiao Zhan plays the lead role of Guo Jing, the principled martial arts hero at the heart of the story. Sabrina Zhuang co-stars as Huang Rong, while Tony Leung Ka-fai portrays the formidable antagonist Ouyang Feng.
What is Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants about?
Set during the Mongol conquests under Genghis Khan, the film follows warrior Guo Jing as he navigates feuding martial arts factions and rallies the fighters of the Central Plains to defend the besieged city of Xiangyang against the advancing Mongolian army threatening the Song Dynasty.
What is the age rating for The Gallants?
Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants is rated R in the United States. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, and in South Korea it is also rated 15. The film contains intense action sequences and martial arts violence.
Who directed Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants?
The film was directed by Tsui Hark, the legendary Hong Kong filmmaker celebrated for reinventing the wuxia genre with classics such as Once Upon a Time in China. He also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Song Xuan.
When was Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants released?
The film opened in China on January 29, 2025, during the Lunar New Year period. It reached US audiences on February 21, 2025, UK audiences on February 7, 2025, and is scheduled for a South Korean release on July 29, 2025.
How long is Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants?
Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes), making it an epic-length feature befitting the scale of its historical wuxia story and large ensemble cast.
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