The Nine-Colored Deer (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1981, The Nine-Colored Deer is a fantasy and animation film directed by Qian Jiajun, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. In ancient times, a Persian merchant gets lost in a windstorm. Suddenly a spiritual deer of nine colors appears to guide the man. Later on, the deer rescues a man drowning in a river. In exchange, the man promises not to reveal the deer's whereabouts. The man reaches an imperial palace. The king insists on hunting down the spiritual deer down to make clothes out of the deer skin. The man gives in to his greed and leads an army of warriors to the spot. He falls into the river again, hoping the deer will show up to rescue him. This time, all the warriors' arrows turn into dust and the man is drowned
Who’s in it. The Nine-Colored Deer stars Ding Jianhua as 九色鹿, Yang Chengchun as 捕蛇人, 程晓桦 as 王后 and Yu Ding as 国王.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Nine-Colored Deer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nine-Colored Deer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nine-Colored Deer tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nine-Colored Deer (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nine-Colored Deer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nine-Colored Deer worth watching?
- The Nine-Colored Deer holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Nine-Colored Deer?
- The Nine-Colored Deer stars Ding Jianhua, Yang Chengchun, 程晓桦 and Yu Ding.
- When was The Nine-Colored Deer released?
- The Nine-Colored Deer was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.