Center Stage (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1991, Center Stage is a drama and romance film directed by Stanley Kwan, running about 154 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the tragic true story of China's first prima donna of the silver screen, Ruan Lingyu, chronicling her rise to fame as a movie actress in Shanghai during the 1930s.
Who’s in it. Center Stage stars Maggie Cheung as Ruan Ling-yu / Self, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Tsai Chu-sheng / Self, Carina Lau as Lily Li / Self and Chin Han as Tang Chi-Shan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Center Stage has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Center Stage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Center Stage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Center Stage (1991)?
- In US, Center Stage is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Center Stage worth watching?
- Center Stage holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Center Stage?
- Center Stage stars Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carina Lau, Chin Han and Chen Yanyan.
- When was Center Stage released?
- Center Stage was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.