Farewell My Concubine (1993)
Kernel Score: 90% · 664 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1993-01-01
Runtime: 171 minutes
Where to watch Farewell My Concubine
- Stream: Hoopla, MUBI, Film Movement Plus
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Farewell My Concubine parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Farewell My Concubine is an R-rated drama depicting political turmoil, gender identity, and mature themes across decades of Chinese history.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes references to political turmoil and a severed finger amid depictions of historical upheaval.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Contains mature romantic and gender-identity themes involving a love triangle.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Chen Kaige
Cast
- Leslie Cheung as Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi
- Zhang Fengyi as Duan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou
- Gong Li as Juxian
- Lü Qi as Master Guan
- Ying Da as Manager
- Ge You as Master Yuan Shiqing
- Lei Han as Xiao Si
- Tong Di as Zhang the Eunuch
- Yin Zhi as Teenage Douzi
- Ma Mingwei as Young Douzi
Farewell My Concubine FAQ
Is Farewell My Concubine good?
Farewell My Concubine has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 664 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Farewell My Concubine?
In the US you can stream Farewell My Concubine on Hoopla, MUBI and Film Movement Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Farewell My Concubine OK for kids?
Farewell My Concubine is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Farewell My Concubine is an R-rated drama depicting political turmoil, gender identity, and mature themes across decades of Chinese history.
What movies are like Farewell My Concubine?
If you liked Farewell My Concubine, try Raise the Red Lantern, What Maisie Knew, Mr. Church and Funeral Parade of Roses.