Curse of the Golden Flower
Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2006 ·
Is Curse of the Golden Flower worth watching?
Yes. Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) earns a 69% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 滿城盡帶黃金甲 La maldición de la flor dorada La Cité interdite Der Fluch der goldenen Blume A Maldição da Flor Dourada 王妃の紋章 황후화 满城尽带黄金甲
Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Disney+ in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.
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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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
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. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Action, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.
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.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
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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Curse of the Golden Flower: frequently asked questions
Is Curse of the Golden Flower worth watching?
Yes. Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) has a Celluloid Score of 69%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Curse of the Golden Flower?
In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Malaysia; Netflix, Wavve in South Korea; Disney+ in Thailand. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Curse of the Golden Flower?
Curse of the Golden Flower runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
What is Curse of the Golden Flower rated?
Curse of the Golden Flower is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Curse of the Golden Flower?
Curse of the Golden Flower is directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Chow Yun-fat, Gong Li, Jay Chou, Liu Ye, Qin Junjie.
What is the Metascore for Curse of the Golden Flower?
Metacritic's Metascore for Curse of the Golden Flower is 70 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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