Confucius
In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Germany | BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel, Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Confucius
Confucius is a 2010 Chinese-language drama and history film directed by Hu Mei. The cast is led by Chow Yun-Fat, Zhou Xun, Wang Ban. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Confucius was produced by Beijing Film Studio and made in China. It was released on February 11, 2010, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Hu Mei
- Writers
- Chan Hon, He Yanjiang, Jiang Qitao
- Release date
- February 11, 2010
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Budget
- $22 million
- Production
- Beijing Film Studio
Confucius cast & crew
Confucius was directed by Hu Mei and written by Chan Hon, He Yanjiang, and Jiang Qitao.
The cast features Chow Yun-Fat as Confucius, Zhou Xun as Nan Zi, Wang Ban as Shu Sunwu, Chen Jianbin as Ji Sunsi, Ren Quan as Yan Hui, and Yao Lu as Lu Jun.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Zhao Jiping, cinematography is by Peter Pau Tak-Hai, and it was produced by Han Sanping and Fu Ruoqing.
Is Confucius worth watching?
Confucius holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 113 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Confucius is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Confucius
Chow Yun-Fat
Confucius
Zhou Xun
Nan Zi
Wang Ban
Shu Sunwu
Chen Jianbin
Ji Sunsi
Ren Quan
Yan Hui
Yao Lu
Lu Jun
Liu Fengchao
Qi Sigong (young)
Chen Ran
Confucius' daughter
Lu Yi
Ji Sunfei
Zhang Kaili
Qi Guanshi
Xu Huanshan
Lao Zi
Qiao Zhenyu
Kong Li
Confucius — FAQs
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▸What language is Confucius in?
Confucius is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Confucius?
Confucius runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Confucius rated?
Confucius is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 113 ratings.
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