Confucius (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, Confucius is a drama film directed by Fei Mu, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The film depicts Confucius's later life, as he traveled across a China divided by war and strife in an ultimately futile effort to teach various warlords and kings his particular philosophy.
Who’s in it. Confucius stars Wan'er Murong, Chong Pei, Yingcai Sima and Huaiqiu Tang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Confucius has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Confucius page.
If you liked it. Fans of Confucius tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Confucius (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Confucius change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Confucius worth watching?
- Confucius holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Confucius?
- Confucius stars Wan'er Murong, Chong Pei, Yingcai Sima, Huaiqiu Tang and Yi Zhang.
- When was Confucius released?
- Confucius was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.