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The Painted Veil

7.320062h 5mPG-13MovieRomanceDrama

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.

DirectorJohn Curran
WriterRon Nyswaner
ProducersBob Yari·Naomi Watts

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Curran

ENEdward Norton
Edward Norton
Dr. Walter Fane
NWNaomi Watts
Naomi Watts
Kitty Fane
LSLiev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Charlie Townsend
TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
Mr. Waddington
DRDiana Rigg
Diana Rigg
Mother Superior
ACAnthony Wong Chau-sang
Anthony Wong Chau-sang
Colonel Yu
XYXia Yu
Xia Yu
Wu Lien
JHJuliet Howland
Juliet Howland
Dorothy Townsend
IR
Ian Renwick
Geoffrey Denison
LBLi Bin
Li Bin
Te-Ming
ZTZoe Telford
Zoe Telford
Leona
MDMarie-Laure Descoureaux
Marie-Laure Descoureaux
Sister St. Joseph

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The Painted Veil — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Painted Veil?

The Painted Veil isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Painted Veil on Netflix?

No, The Painted Veil is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Painted Veil on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Painted Veil isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Painted Veil for free?

The Painted Veil isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.