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Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch

1991·Movie
1h 43min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
IMDb6.4

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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Set against the backdrop of the Boxer Rebellion and the takeover of the Forbidden City by foreign powers, the empress-dowager Cixi and her notorious chief eunuch fight a losing battle to preserve their corrupt and autocratic regime.
Historical DramaChinese HistoryBoxer RebellionPolitical IntrigueCorrupt RegimeEmpress Dowager CixiEunuch PowerSocial CommentaryWarfare

Crew

Directed by:
Tian Zhuangzhuang
Written by:
Tianxiang Guo
Composed by:
Mo Fan

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch?

1 h 43 min

Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.