The Painted Veil (2006)
Kernel Score: 83% · 1,244 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: 2006-12-09
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch The Painted Veil
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife.
The Painted Veil parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 period drama deals with infidelity and an epidemic in 1920s China.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts a cholera epidemic with some medical/disease-related distress but not graphic violence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Central plot involves marital infidelity, rated PG-13.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John Curran
Cast
- Edward Norton as Dr. Walter Fane
- Naomi Watts as Kitty Fane
- Liev Schreiber as Charlie Townsend
- Toby Jones as Mr. Waddington
- Diana Rigg as Mother Superior
- Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Colonel Yu
- Xia Yu as Wu Lien
- Juliet Howland as Dorothy Townsend
- Ian Renwick as Geoffrey Denison
- Li Bin as Te-Ming
The Painted Veil FAQ
Is The Painted Veil good?
The Painted Veil has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,244 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Painted Veil?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Painted Veil OK for kids?
The Painted Veil is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 period drama deals with infidelity and an epidemic in 1920s China.
What movies are like The Painted Veil?
If you liked The Painted Veil, try Black Narcissus, Doctor Zhivago, The Bridges of Madison County and Safe Haven.