The Puppetmaster (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, The Puppetmaster is a drama and war film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. In the first half of this century, young Li Tienlu joins a travelling puppet theatre and subsequently makes a career as one of Taiwan's leading puppeteers.
Who’s in it. The Puppetmaster stars Li Tian-Lu as Self, Lim Giong as Li Tien-Lu, Bai Ming-Hwa as Ong Hsiu and Cheng Kuei-Chung as Young Li Tien-Lu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Puppetmaster 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 The Puppetmaster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Puppetmaster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Puppetmaster (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Puppetmaster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Puppetmaster worth watching?
- The Puppetmaster holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Puppetmaster?
- The Puppetmaster stars Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Bai Ming-Hwa, Cheng Kuei-Chung and Tsai Chen-Nan.
- When was The Puppetmaster released?
- The Puppetmaster was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.