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Center Stage

7.319912h 35mNRMovieDramaRomanceHistory

Based on the tragic true story of China's first prima donna of the silver screen, Ruan Lingyu, chronicling her rise to fame as a movie actress in Shanghai during the 1930s.

DirectorStanley Kwan Kam-Pang
WritersChiu Kang-Chien·Peggy Chiao
ProducersTsui Siu-Ming·Willie Chan Chi-Keung

Where to watch

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang

MCMaggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung
Ruan Lingyu
TKTony Leung Ka-fai
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Cai Chusheng
RHRonald Chin Han
Ronald Chin Han
Tang Jishan
CLCarina Lau
Carina Lau
Li Lili
LNLawrence Ng
Lawrence Ng
Zhang Damin
CTCecilia Yip Tung
Cecilia Yip Tung
Lin Chuchu
WCWaise Lee Chi-Hung
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Li Minwei
PCPaul Chang Chung
Paul Chang Chung
Luo Mingyou
MSMaryanna Yip San
Maryanna Yip San
Chen Yanyan
HHHsiao Hsiang
Hsiao Hsiang
Ruan Ma
FC
Fu Chong
CXCheng Xiaohua
Cheng Xiaohua

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Center Stage — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Center Stage?

Center Stage is streaming on Film Movement Plus and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Center Stage on Netflix?

No, Center Stage is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Film Movement Plus and Kanopy.

Is Center Stage on Amazon Prime Video?

Center Stage isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Center Stage for free?

Center Stage is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is Center Stage based on a true story?

Yes — Center Stage is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).