Age of Bloom (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.1

Age of Bloom poster

Released in 2001, Age of Bloom is a music and history film directed by Wong Kar-Wai, running about 3 minutes.

What it’s about. A montage of scenes from vintage Chinese films—most of which were considered lost until some nitrate prints were discovered in a California warehouse in the 1990s—set to the song "Hua yang de nian hua" ("Age of Bloom") by Zhou Xuan.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Age of Bloom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Age of Bloom page.

If you liked it. Fans of Age of Bloom tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Age of Bloom (2001)?
In US, Age of Bloom is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Age of Bloom worth watching?
Age of Bloom holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Age of Bloom released?
Age of Bloom was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 3 minutes.