---
title: "Chinese Zodiac"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/chinese-zodiac-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 98567
imdb_id: "tt1424310"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 906
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Chinese Zodiac (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/chinese-zodiac-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Chinese Zodiac" is an action-adventure that follows a mercenary team on a mission. The team is led by Asian Hawk, who aims to recover several lost artifacts from the Old Summer Palace in Beijing. The artifacts in question are bronze heads of the Chinese Zodiac animals, which were previously taken by the French and British armies. To accomplish the mission, Hawk is assisted by a Chinese student and a Parisian woman. The team's goal is to recover the lost artifacts, and in order to do so, they stop at nothing. The film is set in a historical context, referencing the sacking of the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing by the French and British armies.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Asian Hawk leads a mercenary team to recover lost bronze zodiac animal heads across continents."

### Why Watch
- Features a mercenary team mission to recover lost artifacts
- Involves a global search across continents

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating and is classified under action and adventure.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jackie Chan
- **Networks / Studios**: JCE Movies, Beijing Dragon Garden Culture & Art, Huayi Brothers Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jackie Chan** as *Jackie / Asian Hawk*
- **Yao Xingtong** as *Coco*
- **Kwon Sang-woo** as *Simon*
- **Zhang Lanxin** as *Bonnie*
- **Liao Fan** as *David Liao*
- **Laura Weissbecker** as *Catherine de Sichel*
- **Rosario Amedeo** as *Pierre Marceau*
- **Vincent Sze Cho-Lam** as *Michael Morgan*
- **Oliver Platt** as *Lawrence Morgan*
- **Aventurina King** as *Student Protester*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main mission in Chinese Zodiac?
Asian Hawk leads a mercenary team to recover the lost bronze heads of the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals.

### Q: When was Chinese Zodiac released in the US?
The film was released in the US on 10/18/2013.

### Q: What genre is Chinese Zodiac?
It is classified as action and adventure.

### Q: Who assists Asian Hawk on the mission?
He is assisted by a Chinese student and a Parisian woman.

### Q: What is the runtime of Chinese Zodiac?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes.

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