Painted Skin (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Painted Skin is an action, thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Gordon Chan, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Painted Skin is based on one of Pu Songling's classic short stories in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun stars as Xiao Wei, a fox spirit that feasts on human hearts in order to maintain her lovely, youthful appearance. When General Wang Sheng (Chen Kun) 'rescues' her from a band of bandits and brings her home, trouble brews as the demon falls in love with the general.
Who’s in it. Painted Skin stars Donnie Yen as Pang Yong, Zhou Xun as Xiao Wei, Chen Kun as Wang Sheng and Zhao Wei as Pei Rong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Painted Skin 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 Painted Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painted Skin 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 Painted Skin (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Painted Skin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Painted Skin worth watching?
- Painted Skin holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Painted Skin?
- Painted Skin stars Donnie Yen, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Zhao Wei and Sun Li.
- When was Painted Skin released?
- Painted Skin was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.