The Founding of a Republic (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2009, The Founding of a Republic is a drama and history film directed by Han Sanping, running about 138 minutes. “When an empire falls a nation is born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Who’s in it. The Founding of a Republic stars Tang Guoqiang as Mao Zedong, Liu Jin as Zhou Enlai, Wang Wufu as Zhu De and Liu Sha as Liu Shaoqi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Founding of a Republic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Founding of a Republic page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Founding of a Republic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Founding of a Republic (2009)?
- In GB, The Founding of a Republic is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Founding of a Republic worth watching?
- The Founding of a Republic holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Founding of a Republic?
- The Founding of a Republic stars Tang Guoqiang, Liu Jin, Wang Wufu, Liu Sha and Zhang Guoli.
- When was The Founding of a Republic released?
- The Founding of a Republic was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.