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The Spring Festival (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 6.2

The Spring Festival poster

Released in 1991, The Spring Festival is a drama film directed by Huang Jian-Zhong, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. A story of a family's dilemma between different family member especially between 2 generations which erupted on “chu xi” (the day before the first day in Chinese lunar year). China's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1991.

Who’s in it. The Spring Festival stars Zhao Lirong as Mother, Ge You as Son-in-law, Baotian Li as Father and Ding Jiali as Sister-in-law, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Spring Festival 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 Spring Festival page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Spring Festival tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Spring Festival (1991)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spring Festival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Spring Festival worth watching?
The Spring Festival holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Spring Festival?
The Spring Festival stars Zhao Lirong, Ge You, Baotian Li, Ding Jiali and Liang Tian.
When was The Spring Festival released?
The Spring Festival was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.