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The Empress Dowager

8.019752h 45mMovieActionAdventureDrama

This dragon lady of the Ching Dynasty was the power behind the throne for 50 years, and hew vast tapestry of palace intrigues is vividly brought to the screen in this memorable epic.

DirectorLi Han-Hsiang
WriterLi Han-Hsiang
ProducerRunme Shaw

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Not available in India
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Empress Dowager isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Li Han-Hsiang

LLLisa Lu
Lisa Lu
Tsz Hei, Empress Dowager
TLTi Lung
Ti Lung
Emperor Kuang Hsu
HYHsiao Yao
Hsiao Yao
Concubine Chen
MTMiao Tian
Miao Tian
Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying
DDDavid Chiang Da-Wei
David Chiang Da-Wei
Eunuch Ko Lien Tsai
IPIvy Ling Po
Ivy Ling Po
Empress Chin Feng
TNTanny Tien Ni
Tanny Tien Ni
Li Chieh
CPChen Ping
Chen Ping
Concubine Jin
SLShum Lo
Shum Lo
Eunuch Wang Shang
CYCheung Ying
Cheung Ying
Tutor Weng Tung Ho
KFKu Feng
Ku Feng
Lord Li Hung Chang
HLHao Li-Jen
Hao Li-Jen
Prince Kung

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The Empress Dowager — streaming FAQ

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The Empress Dowager isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Hong Kong SAR China and Taiwan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Empress Dowager on Netflix?

No, The Empress Dowager is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

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