Curse of the Golden Flower
Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2006 ·
Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Disney+ in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
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Where to watch Curse of the Golden Flower by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Disney+ |
| Malaysia | Disney+ |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve |
| Thailand | Disney+ |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (70/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
- Celluloid Score 69% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Fans of Action
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Curse of the Golden Flower worth watching?
Yes — Curse of the Golden Flower earns a 69% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
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.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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