Movie

Raise the Red Lantern

“China, 1920. One Master, Four Wives.”

★ 7.9(800)19912h 5m

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Good to know

Director: Zhang Yimou
Release date: 1991-12-18
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $16,600,000
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: ERA International

Raise the Red Lantern — trailer

About Raise the Red Lantern

Raise the Red Lantern is a 1991 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li, He Saifei and Cao Cuifen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 800 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Raise the Red Lantern in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

Cast

Gong Li

Songlian

He Saifei

Meishan

Cao Cuifen

Zhuoyun

Kong Lin

Yan'er

Zhao Qi

Housekeeper

Jin Shuyuan

Yuru

Ma Jingwu

Chen Zuoqian

Cui Zhigang

Doctor Gao

Chu Xiao

Feipu

Cao Zengyin

Old Servant

Ding Weimin

Songlian's Mother

Themes & keywords

competitionmarriageromantic rivalrypolygamyconcubinetragedywealthperiod dramaintrigueoppression1920s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Raise the Red Lantern in Mexico?+

Raise the Red Lantern is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Raise the Red Lantern on Netflix?+

Raise the Red Lantern is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Raise the Red Lantern?+

Raise the Red Lantern has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in Raise the Red Lantern?+

Raise the Red Lantern stars Gong Li, He Saifei, Cao Cuifen, Kong Lin and Zhao Qi.

When did Raise the Red Lantern come out?+

Raise the Red Lantern is a 1991 movie directed by Zhang Yimou.

What genre is Raise the Red Lantern?+

Raise the Red Lantern is Drama film.

Who directed Raise the Red Lantern?+

Raise the Red Lantern was directed by Zhang Yimou.