Mulan Joins the Army (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Mulan Joins the Army is a war and history film directed by Bu Wan-Cang, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie is based on the famous Chinese folklore that is more than one and a half millennium old. The same folklore was what the Disney animation Mulan is based on, and similarly, it was what many Chinese movies/operas/plays based on.
Who’s in it. Mulan Joins the Army stars Nancy Wan-Seung Chan as Mulan, Xi Mei as Liu Yuandu, Han Lan-Gen as Han Kui and Jiqun Liu as Liu Ying, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mulan Joins the Army has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mulan Joins the Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mulan Joins the Army tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mulan Joins the Army (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mulan Joins the Army change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mulan Joins the Army worth watching?
- Mulan Joins the Army holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mulan Joins the Army?
- Mulan Joins the Army stars Nancy Wan-Seung Chan, Xi Mei, Han Lan-Gen, Jiqun Liu and Zhang Zhizhi.
- When was Mulan Joins the Army released?
- Mulan Joins the Army was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.