# The Flowers of War (2011) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-flowers-of-war-2011/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 73% |
| Editorial Rating | 76/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 80% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Zhang Yimou |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Runtime | 146 min |

## Quick answer

The Flowers of War (2011) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Flowers of War — a notable Celluloid catalog title with strong audience discovery. Metascore 67/100. Directed by Zhang Yimou.

## Celluloid verdict

The Flowers of War — a notable Celluloid catalog title with strong audience discovery.

## Synopsis

A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.

## Cast

Ni Ni, Christian Bale, Zhang Xinyi, Huang Tianyuan, Han Xiting, Zhang Doudou, Tong Dawei, Cao Kefan, Atsuro Watabe, Yuan Yangchunzi

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
the United Kingdom: Prime Video
South Korea: TVING

## Common questions

**Is The Flowers of War worth watching?**
The Flowers of War holds a 73% Celluloid Score. The Flowers of War — a notable Celluloid catalog title with strong audience discovery.

**What is The Flowers of War about?**
A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.

**Who directed The Flowers of War?**
The Flowers of War (2011) was directed by Zhang Yimou.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Flowers of War?**
73% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (76/100), Metascore (67/100), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (7.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Flowers of War?**
The Flowers of War is on Prime Video in the United Kingdom; on TVING in South Korea. Availability varies by region.

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