# The Palace (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-palace-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 76% |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Pan Anzi |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

The Palace (2013) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Zhao Liying early film credit — palace intrigue romance from her rising-star years. Metascore 63/100. Directed by Pan Anzi.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Zhao Liying, Zhou Dongyu, Chen Xiao, Lu Yi, Zhu Zixiao, Winston Chao, Vivian Wu, Bao Bei'er, Cheng Haofeng, Du Yuchen

## Common questions

**Is The Palace worth watching?**
The Palace holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Zhao Liying early film credit — palace intrigue romance from her rising-star years.

**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.

**Who directed The Palace?**
The Palace (2013) was directed by Pan Anzi.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Palace?**
70% — the average of five public sources: critics 72%, audience 76%, Metascore 63/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 7/10.

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

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