Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Painted Skin: The Resurrection is a fantasy and drama film directed by Wuershan, running about 131 minutes.

What it’s about. According to demon lore, it takes hundreds of years to attain human form. Even then, lacking a human heart, a demon cannot experience the true pains and passions of existence. However, there is a legend that if a pure human heart is freely offered to a demon, it can become a mortal and experience true life. Sequel of Painted Skin (2008).

Who’s in it. Painted Skin: The Resurrection stars Zhou Xun as Xiao Wei, Chen Kun as Huo Xin, Zhao Wei as Princess Jing and Yang Mi as Que'er, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Painted Skin: The Resurrection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $103.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painted Skin: The Resurrection page.

If you liked it. Fans of Painted Skin: The Resurrection tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.