The Flowers of War
Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2011 ·
The Flowers of War (2011) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch
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Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (76%).
- General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (67/100).
- Celluloid Score 74% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
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 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
The Flowers of War — a notable Celluloid catalog title with strong audience discovery.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
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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