# Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/curse-of-the-golden-flower-2006/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 70% |
| Audience Score | 74% |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Zhang Yimou |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 114 min |

## Quick answer

Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Zhang Yimou’s opulent Tang palace tragedy pairs Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li in a fever-dream of gold, betrayal, and martial Metascore 70/100. Directed by Zhang Yimou.

## Critics consensus

Zhang Yimou’s opulent Tang palace tragedy pairs Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li in a fever-dream of gold, betrayal, and martial spectacle.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Chow Yun-fat, Gong Li, Jay Chou, Liu Ye, Qin Junjie, Li Man, Ni Dahong, Chen Jin, Siran Ge, Guo Jiulong

## Common questions

**Is Curse of the Golden Flower worth watching?**
Curse of the Golden Flower holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Zhang Yimou’s opulent Tang palace tragedy pairs Chow Yun-fat and Gong Li in a fever-dream of gold, betrayal, and martial spectacle.

**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.

**Who directed Curse of the Golden Flower?**
Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) was directed by Zhang Yimou.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Curse of the Golden Flower?**
70% — the average of five public sources: critics 70%, audience 74%, Metascore 70/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch Curse of the Golden Flower?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Curse of the Golden Flower page for current options.

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