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The Flowers of War

7.420112h 26mRMovieDramaHistoryWar

A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.

DirectorZhang Yimou
WritersLiu Heng·Yan Geling
ProducersZhang Weiping·Bill Kong

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Cast · Directed by Zhang Yimou

CBChristian Bale
Christian Bale
John Miller
NNNi Ni
Ni Ni
Yu Mo
ZXZhang Xinyi
Zhang Xinyi
Shu
HTHuang Tianyuan
Huang Tianyuan
George Chen
HXHan Xiting
Han Xiting
Yi
ZDZhang Doudou
Zhang Doudou
Ling
TDTong Dawei
Tong Dawei
Major Li
CKCao Kefan
Cao Kefan
Mr. Meng
AWAtsuro Watabe
Atsuro Watabe
Colonel Hasegawa
YYYuan Yangchunzi
Yuan Yangchunzi
Mosquito
SJSun Jia
Sun Jia
Hua
LYLi Yuemin
Li Yuemin
Dou

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The Flowers of War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Flowers of War?

The Flowers of War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ and Howdy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Flowers of War on Netflix?

No, The Flowers of War is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+.

Is The Flowers of War on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Flowers of War is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Flowers of War for free?

The Flowers of War is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is The Flowers of War based on a true story?

Yes — The Flowers of War is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).