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Drama · 2h 51m · 1993

Farewell My Concubine

★ 8.0 / 10 · 761 votes ZH
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In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.

Directed by Chen Kaige Starring Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li, Lü Qi, Ying Da
Drama
First releaseJan 1, 1993
Score8.0 / 10
Length2h 51m
LanguageZH

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Release rollout

Farewell My Concubine opened first in Hong Kong on January 1, 1993. The rollout continued across 14 countries, finishing in Czech Republic on March 10, 1997. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on October 15, 1993.

Release dates by country

Hong KongJan 1, 1993
ChinaJul 26, 1993
United StatesOct 15, 1993
FranceOct 26, 1993
GermanyDec 2, 1993
NetherlandsDec 2, 1993
TaiwanDec 10, 1993
South KoreaDec 24, 1993
PortugalDec 31, 1993
United KingdomJan 7, 1994
AustraliaFeb 3, 1994
JapanFeb 11, 1994
ArgentinaMar 10, 1994
Czech RepublicMar 10, 1997

Release date history

Oct 3, 2026Portugal release announced for Dec 31, 1993
Oct 3, 2026Netherlands release announced for Dec 2, 1993
Oct 3, 2026United Kingdom release announced for Jan 7, 1994
Oct 3, 2026Argentina release announced for Mar 10, 1994
Oct 3, 2026United States release moved from Sep 16, 1993 to Oct 15, 1993
Oct 3, 2026Taiwan release moved from Apr 1, 2020 to Dec 10, 1993
Oct 3, 2026Japan release moved from Jul 28, 2023 to Feb 11, 1994
Oct 3, 2026Germany release moved from Dec 17, 2026 to Dec 2, 1993

Frequently asked questions

When does Farewell My Concubine come out?

Farewell My Concubine was released on January 1, 1993.

When does Farewell My Concubine come out in United States?

Farewell My Concubine was released in United States on October 15, 1993.

When does Farewell My Concubine come out in United Kingdom?

Farewell My Concubine was released in United Kingdom on January 7, 1994.

When does Farewell My Concubine come out in Germany?

Farewell My Concubine was released in Germany on December 2, 1993.

When does Farewell My Concubine come out in Australia?

Farewell My Concubine was released in Australia on February 3, 1994.

Who directed Farewell My Concubine?

Farewell My Concubine was directed by Chen Kaige.

How long is Farewell My Concubine?

Farewell My Concubine has a runtime of 2h 51m.