Confucius (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Confucius is a drama and history film directed by Hu Mei, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.
Who’s in it. Confucius stars Chow Yun-fat as Confucius, Zhou Xun as Nan Zi, Wang Ban as Shu Sunwu and Chen Jianbin as Ji Sunsi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Confucius has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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 (2010)?
- In GB, Confucius is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Confucius worth watching?
- Confucius holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Confucius?
- Confucius stars Chow Yun-fat, Zhou Xun, Wang Ban, Chen Jianbin and Ren Quan.
- When was Confucius released?
- Confucius was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.