# Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/curse-of-the-golden-flower-2006/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 69% |
| Editorial Rating | 70/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 74% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Zhang Yimou |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 114 min |

## Quick answer

Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Zhang Yimou’s opulent Tang palace tragedy pairs Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li in a fever-dream of gold, betrayal, and martial Metascore 70/100. Directed by Zhang Yimou.

## Celluloid verdict

Zhang Yimou’s opulent Tang palace tragedy pairs Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li in a fever-dream of gold, betrayal, and martial spectacle.

## Synopsis

During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

## Cast

Chow Yun-fat, Gong Li, Jay Chou, Liu Ye, Qin Junjie, Li Man, Ni Dahong, Chen Jin, Siran Ge, Guo Jiulong

## Where to watch

Indonesia: Disney+
South Korea: Netflix, Wavve
Malaysia: Disney+
Thailand: Disney+

## Common questions

**Is Curse of the Golden Flower worth watching?**
Curse of the Golden Flower holds a 69% Celluloid Score. Zhang Yimou’s opulent Tang palace tragedy pairs Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li in a fever-dream of gold, betrayal, and martial spectacle.

**What is Curse of the Golden Flower about?**
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

**Who directed Curse of the Golden Flower?**
Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) was directed by Zhang Yimou.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Curse of the Golden Flower?**
69% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (70/100), Metascore (70/100), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (6.9/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Curse of the Golden Flower?**
Curse of the Golden Flower is on Disney+ in Indonesia; on Netflix, Wavve in South Korea; on Disney+ in Malaysia; on Disney+ in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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