Movie

The Flowers of War

“Fighting for freedom.”

★ 7.4(911)20112h 26m

The Flowers of War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Zhang Yimou
Release date: 2011-12-15
Runtime: 2h 26m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $95,311,434
Budget: $94,000,000
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: New Picture Company

The Flowers of War — trailer

About The Flowers of War

The Flowers of War is a 2011 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Christian Bale, Ni Ni and Zhang Xinyi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 911 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Flowers of War in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Christian Bale

John Miller

Ni Ni

Yu Mo

Zhang Xinyi

Shu

Huang Tianyuan

George Chen

Han Xiting

Zhang Doudou

Ling

Tong Dawei

Major Li

Cao Kefan

Mr. Meng

Atsuro Watabe

Colonel Hasegawa

Yuan Yangchunzi

Mosquito

Sun Jia

Hua

Li Yuemin

Dou

Themes & keywords

rapechinabased on novel or bookbrothelbased on true storyatrocityprostitutionforced prostitutionnanking massacre china 19371930sjapanese occupation of china

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Flowers of War in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Flowers of War on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Flowers of War on Netflix?+

The Flowers of War is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Flowers of War?+

The Flowers of War has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

Who stars in The Flowers of War?+

The Flowers of War stars Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Zhang Xinyi, Huang Tianyuan and Han Xiting.

When did The Flowers of War come out?+

The Flowers of War is a 2011 movie directed by Zhang Yimou.

What genre is The Flowers of War?+

The Flowers of War is Drama, History and War film.

Who directed The Flowers of War?+

The Flowers of War was directed by Zhang Yimou.