Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
Curse of the Golden Flower is streaming in Malaysia on Disney+.
The verdict
Curse of the Golden Flower holds up as a perfectly decent Chinese film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 6.9/10 on TMDB from 851 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 114 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Disney+.
Should you spend 1h 54m on it?
1h 54m of Chinese action with a drama streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 851 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 54m |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Zhang Yimou
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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