Peking Opera Blues (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Peking Opera Blues is an action and comedy film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is set in 1913 Beijing, during Yuan Shikai's presidency of the Republic of China. It depicts the adventures of a team of unlikely heroines: Tsao Wan, a patriotic rebel who dresses as a man; Sheung Hung, a woman in search of a missing box of jewels; and Pat Neil, the daughter of a Peking Opera impresario.
Who’s in it. Peking Opera Blues stars Brigitte Lin as Tsao Wan, Sally Yeh as Pat Neil, Cherie Chung as Sheung Hung and Mark Cheng Ho-Nam as Ling Pak Hoi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Peking Opera Blues has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peking Opera Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peking Opera Blues 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 Peking Opera Blues (1986)?
- In US, Peking Opera Blues is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Peking Opera Blues worth watching?
- Peking Opera Blues holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Peking Opera Blues?
- Peking Opera Blues stars Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh, Cherie Chung, Mark Cheng Ho-Nam and Wu Ma.
- When was Peking Opera Blues released?
- Peking Opera Blues was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.