Five Girls and a Rope (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, Five Girls and a Rope is a drama film directed by Hung-Wei Yeh, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Five girls grow up in China during the first years of the twentieth century. When they become adults they have to learn that women are almost without rights. Other women close to them are suppressed in the most brutal way. When Mingtao is to marry a mentally deficient but rich man, she and her friends decide to escape and to search for the mythical "garden" where a woman's life is worth living.
Who’s in it. Five Girls and a Rope stars Jing Ai as Hejiang, Chang Shih as Sibao, Ying Chang as Shaman and Yuan-Qi Lu as Aiyue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Five Girls and a Rope 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 Five Girls and a Rope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Girls and a Rope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Girls and a Rope (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Girls and a Rope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Girls and a Rope worth watching?
- Five Girls and a Rope holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Girls and a Rope?
- Five Girls and a Rope stars Jing Ai, Chang Shih, Ying Chang, Yuan-Qi Lu and Hsiu-ling Wang.
- When was Five Girls and a Rope released?
- Five Girls and a Rope was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.