What is the Metascore for The Flowers of War?

The Flowers of War has a Metascore of 67 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is The Flowers of War streaming in?

The Flowers of War streams on TVING in South Korea; Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Flowers of War

Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2011 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Flowers of War (2011) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

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.

73%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

76% Editorial Rating

80% Audience snapshot · excluded

67 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 26m
Cast: Ni Ni , Christian Bale , Zhang Xinyi , Huang Tianyuan , Han Xiting , Zhang Doudou , Tong Dawei , Cao Kefan , Atsuro Watabe , Yuan Yangchunzi
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for The Flowers of War (2011)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch The Flowers of War by country

Country	Streaming on
South Korea	TVING
United Kingdom	Prime Video

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (76/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
Metascore is generally favorable (67/100).
Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Flowers of War worth watching?

Yes — The Flowers of War earns a 73% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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