14 Blades is an excellent martial arts movie if you are interested in the Ming dynasty of China and want to know about the legends it holds. Released in 2010, it discloses the secrets of Jinyiwei, a special police run by the government, who have guarded the Ming Dynasty for very long. Things change when one of the chiefs is unable to forget an old wound and plots to seek revenge from the emperor Qing.
Here’s how you can watch and stream 14 Blades via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is 14 Blades available to watch via streaming?
Yes, 14 Blades is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Set in the late 1300s and early 1400s, the movie shows the beginning of the demise of the Ming dynasty and what led to the powerful family losing all their control and vigor. It depicts the amount of corruption that existed during the rule of the Ming dynasty and how the king was not at all fit to rule the kingdom. The embroidered uniform guards that are hired and owned by the ruling monarch train orphans in combat fighting to make them the king’s secret service soldiers.
After the emperor’s uncle plots a rebellion along with some of the administrative and military heads, Qinglong, a Jinyiwei commander, is heavily injured and has to escape to save his life. He becomes a fugitive and has to take a job at a private security company. However, his secret doesn’t stay for long as his fighting styles reveal his true identity and he is asked by his employer to leave, in an attempt to avoid more trouble.
The movie stars Donnie Yen as Qinglong, Zhao Wei as Qiao Hua, Sammo Hung as Prince Qing, and Kate Tsui as Tuo-Tuo. Other cast members include Wu Chun, Qi Yuwu, Damian Lau, Wu Ma, Law Kar-Ying, Chen Kuan-Tai, Chen Zhihui, Fung Hak-on, Xu Xiangdong, Liu Zhuoling, Zhang Yujiao, and Ding Wenbin.
Watch 14 Blades streaming via Amazon Prime Video
14 Blades is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. The streaming platform has one of the largest collections of cinema from all over the world, including China, Japan, and other Asian countries. You can find some of the rarest of jewels by going through Amazon Prime Video’s comprehensive library.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
The 14 Blades synopsis is as follows:
“Commander Qinglong is the loyal leader of the assassin group that serves the emperor. But when his allies plan a rebellion against the ruler, he finds himself in danger.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
