Broken Blossoms (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1919, Broken Blossoms is a drama and romance film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 89 minutes. “A Tale of Forbidden Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The love story of an abused English girl and a Chinese Buddhist in a time when London was a brutal and harsh place to live.
Who’s in it. Broken Blossoms stars Lillian Gish as Lucy Burrows, Richard Barthelmess as Cheng Huan, Donald Crisp as Battling Burrows and Arthur Howard as Burrows' Manager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Broken Blossoms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Blossoms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Blossoms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Blossoms (1919)?
- In US, Broken Blossoms is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broken Blossoms worth watching?
- Broken Blossoms holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Blossoms?
- Broken Blossoms stars Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Donald Crisp, Arthur Howard and Edward Peil Sr..
- When was Broken Blossoms released?
- Broken Blossoms was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.