| Director | Zhang Yimou |
|---|---|
| Budget | $31 million |
| Box office | $177.4 million |
Hero incorporates multiple (and competing) narratives relating to the planned assassination of Ying Zheng, who will become the first emperor, Qin Shihuang. As the narratives develop and the would-be assassin (Nameless) comes closer to his target, who is portrayed in an increasingly sympathetic way, going from a cruel tyrant to a compassionate, strong, and solitary figure.