

The Golden Era
The story of writer Xiao Hong comes alive through memories of her great love affair, literary influence and escape from China during World War II.
Where to watch The Golden Era in United States
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Where is The Golden Era streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | OVID, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About The Golden Era
The Golden Era is a 2014 Chinese-language history, drama and romance film directed by Ann Hui. The cast is led by Tang Wei, William Feng, Wang Zhiwen. It has a runtime of 2h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on OVID, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV.
The Golden Era was produced by Edko Films, Stellar Mega Films, and Cheerland Entertainment Organization and made in Hong Kong and China. It was released on October 1, 2014.
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Writers
- Qiang Li
- Release date
- October 1, 2014
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong, China
- Production
- Edko Films, Stellar Mega Films, Cheerland Entertainment Organization
The Golden Era cast & crew
The Golden Era was directed by Ann Hui and written by Qiang Li.
The cast features Tang Wei as Xiao Hong, William Feng as Xiao Jun, Wang Zhiwen as Lu Xun, Hao Lei as Ding Lin, Tian Yuan as Bai Lang, and Yuan Quan as Mei Zhi.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Wang Yu.
Is The Golden Era worth watching?
The Golden Era holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 57m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy history, drama, and romance, The Golden Era is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Golden Era
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Cast of The Golden Era

Tang Wei
Xiao Hong

William Feng
Xiao Jun

Wang Zhiwen
Lu Xun

Hao Lei
Ding Lin

Tian Yuan
Bai Lang

Yuan Quan
Mei Zhi

Ding Jiali
Xu Guangping

Zhu Yawen
Duanmu Hongliang

Huang Xuan
Luo Binji

Wang Qianyuan
Nie Gannu

Zu Feng
Luo Feng

Sha Yi
Shu Qun
The Golden Era — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Golden Era in United States?
The Golden Era is streaming on OVID, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV in United States.
▸Is The Golden Era on OVID?
Yes — The Golden Era is currently available on OVID in United States.
▸What language is The Golden Era in?
The Golden Era is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Golden Era?
The Golden Era runs 2 hours 57 minutes (177 minutes).
▸What is The Golden Era rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 51 ratings.











