Movie

Ju Dou

“An Erotic Tale of Forbidden Passion.”

★ 7.2(179)19901h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Zhang Yimou
Release date: 1990-04-21
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: China Film Co-Production

Ju Dou — trailer

About Ju Dou

Ju Dou is a 1990 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li, Li Wei and Li Baotian. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 179 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ju Dou in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.

Cast

Gong Li

Ju Dou

Li Wei

Yang Jinshan

Li Baotian

Yang Tianqing

Niu Xingli

Patriarch of the Yang Clan

Jia Zhaoji

Er Laizi

Zhang Yi

Young Tianbai

Ji-an Zheng

Teenage Tianbai

Ma Chong

Cong Zhijun

Jia Jin

Yang Qianbin

Wu Bin

Themes & keywords

adulterydrowningsadismmurderaccidental deathmodern chinaabusespouse abuseillicit lovepatricide

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ju Dou in Canada?+

Ju Dou is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ju Dou on Netflix?+

Ju Dou is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Ju Dou?+

Ju Dou has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Ju Dou?+

Ju Dou stars Gong Li, Li Wei, Li Baotian, Niu Xingli and Jia Zhaoji.

When did Ju Dou come out?+

Ju Dou is a 1990 movie directed by Zhang Yimou.

What genre is Ju Dou?+

Ju Dou is Drama film.

Who directed Ju Dou?+

Ju Dou was directed by Zhang Yimou.