The Painted Veil (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2006, The Painted Veil is a drama and romance film directed by John Curran, running about 125 minutes. “Sometimes the greatest journey is the distance between two people.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife.
Who’s in it. The Painted Veil stars Edward Norton as Dr. Walter Fane, Naomi Watts as Kitty Fane, Liev Schreiber as Charlie Townsend and Diana Rigg as Mother Superior, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Painted Veil has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $26.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Painted Veil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Painted Veil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Painted Veil (2006)?
- In US, The Painted Veil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Painted Veil worth watching?
- The Painted Veil holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Painted Veil?
- The Painted Veil stars Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber, Diana Rigg and Toby Jones.
- When was The Painted Veil released?
- The Painted Veil was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.