The Banquet (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2006, The Banquet is an action, fantasy, drama and history film directed by Feng Xiaogang, running about 131 minutes. “Nothing is more poisonous than the human heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor. The emperor's brother, Li, kills him and Wu Luan tries to avenge his father's death.
Who’s in it. The Banquet stars Zhang Ziyi as Empress Wan, Ge You as Emperor Li, Daniel Wu as Crown Prince Wu Luan and Zhou Xun as Qing Nu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Banquet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Banquet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Banquet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Banquet (2006)?
- In US, The Banquet 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 Banquet worth watching?
- The Banquet holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Banquet?
- The Banquet stars Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Daniel Wu, Zhou Xun and Ma Jingwu.
- When was The Banquet released?
- The Banquet was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.