What is the Metascore for The Palace?

The Palace has a Metascore of 63 out of 100 on Celluloid.

The Palace

Q: Is The Palace worth watching?

The Palace (2013) has a Celluloid Score of 69%, calculated from available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb inputs. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not affect the score. It comes recommended overall. Directed by Pan Anzi.

Q: Where can I watch The Palace?

Streaming availability for The Palace varies by region — currently on Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

Directed by Pan Anzi · 2013 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Palace (2013) earns a 69% 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.

69%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

72% Editorial Rating

76% Audience snapshot · excluded

63 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5

7 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 55m
Cast: Zhao Liying , Zhou Dongyu , Chen Xiao , Lu Yi , Zhu Zixiao , Winston Chao , Vivian Wu , Bao Bei'er , Cheng Haofeng , Du Yuchen
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for The Palace (2013)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video

Buy: Amazon Video

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (76%).
Metascore is generally favorable (63/100).
Celluloid Score 69% 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 Palace worth watching?

Yes — The Palace earns a 69% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Zhao Liying early film credit — palace intrigue romance from her rising-star years.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Palace about?

In Qing Dynasty, Chen Xiang and Liuli became maids and friends in the imperial palace. Liuli wanted to be famous whereas Chen Xiang just wanted to live a normal life. Liuli attempted to change her life by knowing the prince, even at the cost of betraying Chen Xiang.

The Palace stills

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