The Jade Pendant (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, The Jade Pendant is a drama and history film directed by Po-Chih Leong, running about 106 minutes. “Love and loss in America” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fleeing an arranged marriage in China, the independent Peony signs a contract to work as a “flower girl” in America, where she meets Tom, an American Born Chinese cook whose father works on the Transcontinental Railroad. Thwarted by a Hong Kong Triad boss seeking to extend his power into America, theirs is the tale of the first great Chinese immigration to the United States – a story of romance, bigotry, passion, food and a search for everlasting love – set against the largest mass lynching in American history, in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, in 1871.
Who’s in it. The Jade Pendant stars Godfrey Gao as Tom, Clara Lee as Peony, Russell Wong as Mr. Wong and Mark Boone Junior as Captain Wynne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Jade Pendant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jade Pendant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jade Pendant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jade Pendant (2017)?
- In US, The Jade Pendant is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jade Pendant worth watching?
- The Jade Pendant holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Jade Pendant?
- The Jade Pendant stars Godfrey Gao, Clara Lee, Russell Wong, Mark Boone Junior and Tsai Chin.
- When was The Jade Pendant released?
- The Jade Pendant was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.