The Resistance (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2011, The Resistance is an action and war film directed by Peng Zhang Li, running about 89 minutes. “In a time of war, when an invasion turns to genocide, a peasant girl must choose between death or The Resistance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1937, Japan began their invasion of China by murdering over 300,000 people in the capital of Nanjing. The atrocities committed against women and their daughters are especially barbaric. One of them is Xiaoyun, a peasant girl who fights with the Chinese resistance group. On her way to freedom she must fight against Japanese soldiers, ninjas, a killer geisha, Nazis, and the evil General of the Japanese imperial army.
Who’s in it. The Resistance stars Hu Sang as Xiaoyun, Jeremy Marr Williams as Steven, Zhao Jun Long as Chen and Johan Karlberg as Schultz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Resistance has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Resistance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Resistance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Resistance (2011)?
- In GB, The Resistance is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Resistance worth watching?
- The Resistance holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Resistance?
- The Resistance stars Hu Sang, Jeremy Marr Williams, Zhao Jun Long, Johan Karlberg and Wang Yin.
- When was The Resistance released?
- The Resistance was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.