Farewell My Concubine (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1993, Farewell My Concubine is a drama film directed by Chen Kaige, running about 171 minutes. “The passionate story of two lifelong friends and the woman who comes between them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Abandoned by his prostitute mother in 1920, Douzi was raised by a theater troupe. There he meets Shitou and over the following years the two develop an act entitled "Farewell My Concubine" that brings them fame and fortune. When Shitou marries Juxian, Douzi becomes jealous, the beginnings of the acting duo's explosive breakup and tragic fall take root.
Who’s in it. Farewell My Concubine stars Leslie Cheung as Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi, Zhang Fengyi as Duan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou, Gong Li as Juxian and Ge You as Master Yuan Shiqing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Farewell My Concubine has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hoopla, Criterion Channel, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel 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 Farewell My Concubine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell My Concubine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell My Concubine (1993)?
- In US, Farewell My Concubine is available to stream on Hoopla, Criterion Channel and MUBI, 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 Farewell My Concubine worth watching?
- Farewell My Concubine holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Farewell My Concubine?
- Farewell My Concubine stars Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li, Ge You and Ying Da.
- When was Farewell My Concubine released?
- Farewell My Concubine was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.