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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-flowers-of-war-2011/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 76% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| 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 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Flowers of War — a notable Celluloid catalog title with strong audience discovery. Metascore 67/100. Directed by Zhang Yimou.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is The Flowers of War worth watching?**
The Flowers of War holds a 74% 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?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 76%, audience 80%, Metascore 67/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

**Where can I watch The Flowers of War?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Flowers of War page for current options.

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