Temptress Moon (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Temptress Moon is a drama and romance film directed by Chen Kaige, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the decadent 1920s, Temptress Moon tells the very complicated story of a wealthy family living on the outskirts of Shanghai. Their youngest daughter, Ruyi, is brought up as a servant to her opium-addicted father and brother. Meanwhile, her brother-in-law Zhongliang has a successful, if illegal, career seducing and blackmailing married women in the city. When he comes to Ruyi's home the two fall in love, and trouble ensues.
Who’s in it. Temptress Moon stars Leslie Cheung as Yu Zhongliang, Gong Li as Pang Ruyi, Kevin Lin as Pang Duanwu and He Saifei as Yu Xiuyi (Zhongliang's Sister), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Temptress Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Temptress Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Temptress Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Temptress Moon (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Temptress Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Temptress Moon worth watching?
- Temptress Moon holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Temptress Moon?
- Temptress Moon stars Leslie Cheung, Gong Li, Kevin Lin, He Saifei and Chang Shih.
- When was Temptress Moon released?
- Temptress Moon was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.