The Flowers of War movie poster

The Flowers of War

"Fighting for freedom."

December 15, 2011 2h 26m 7.4/10 (866 votes)

Originally released in 2011. The Flowers of War is a drama/history film. directed by Zhang Yimou. With a runtime of 2h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Christian Bale, Ni Ni, and Tong Dawei

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.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date December 15, 2011 14 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 2h 26m 146 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (866 votes)
💰
Budget $94M Production budget
🎟️
Box Office $95.3M 1.0x return
🌍
Language Chinese Original language
🎬
Country China + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH
Budget
$94,000,000
Revenue
$95,311,434

Production Companies

  • New Picture Company
  • Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd.
  • EDKO Film

Frequently Asked Questions

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 was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is The Flowers of War?

The Flowers of War has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).

When was The Flowers of War released?

The Flowers of War was released on December 15, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Flowers of War?

The main cast of The Flowers of War includes Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Tong Dawei, Zhang Xinyi, Shigeo Kobayashi.

Is The Flowers of War worth watching?

The Flowers of War has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 866 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.