We have not confirmed a streaming, rental, or purchase option for this title in this country yet. Availability is rechecked regularly and this page updates as soon as one appears.
Watch similar movies on Amazon Prime Video for free30 Days FreeThen CA$9.99 / monthStream FreePromotedOpens in a new tab.Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission. Prices may change. Check the provider for current pricing. Details.
What it's about
Empress Wu tells the story of China's only female emperor. While this is a very interesting story in history, the film does only a marginal job of bringing it to the viewer. The director, Li Han-Hsiang, uses several short anecdotes from throughout the empress' life. While this could have been an effective storytelling method, they are all far too similar to grab the viewer's interest.Almost every anecdote involves some threat to the throne, which the main characters then must act against. The main problem with this approach is that none of the plotters agianst the throne have fully developed characters, so it is hard to understand why they want to take over. The film would have been better if it it had just focused on one such plot, or had focused on one plot and other aspects of the empress' life.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Han Hsiang Li
- Writer
- Han Hsiang Li, Yue-Ting Wang
Details
- Release date
- Jun 14, 1963
- Language
- Mandarin
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Awards
- 2 nominations total
Where to Watch Empress Wu (1963) in Canada — common questions
- Where to watch Empress Wu in Canada?
- We have not confirmed a streaming, rental, or purchase option for Empress Wu in Canada.
- Can I stream Empress Wu or do I have to rent it in Canada?
- We have not confirmed a subscription, rental, or purchase option for Empress Wu in Canada.
- Can I watch Empress Wu for free in Canada?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Empress Wu in Canada.
More like Empress Wu
Other films in the same genres.
