Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou (born November 14, 1950 or 1951) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sor...
70
Total Movies
5
Languages
6.8
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Zhang Yimou Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
Forced Take-off
1984
ZH
Beijing 2008 Olympic Closing Ceremony
2008
ZH
To Live
1994
ZH
最忆是杭州
2016
ZH
Puccini: Turandot at the Forbidden City of Beijing
1999
🇺🇸 English
The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
1994
CN
Raise the Red Lantern
1991
ZH
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
2008
ZH
Cause: The Birth of Hero
2002
ZH
Under the Hawthorn Tree
2010
ZH
Beijing 2022 Olympic Opening Ceremony
2022
ZH
Keep Cool
1997
ZH
Streaming Now (OTT)
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Scare Out | ⭐ 7.067 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2024 | Article 20 | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Under the Light | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Beijing 2022 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Full River Red | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Beijing 2022 Olympics Closing Ceremony | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Beijing 2022 Olympic Opening Ceremony | ⭐ 7.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Snipers | ⭐ 6.922 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | My Country, My Parents | ⭐ 6.107 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Cliff Walkers | ⭐ 6.746 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | One Second | ⭐ 7.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | A Documentary About The Movie One Second | ⭐ 1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | My People, My Homeland | ⭐ 6.178 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Zhang Yimou's "Shadow" | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Shadow | ⭐ 6.72 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Bergman: A Year in a Life | ⭐ 7.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2016 | The Great Wall | ⭐ 6.029 | - | JioHotstar |
| 2016 | Suddenly Seventeen | ⭐ 7.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2016 | 最忆是杭州 | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Lady of the Dynasty | ⭐ 4.625 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | Stories Through 180 Lenses | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | Coming Home | ⭐ 7.274 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Trespassing Bergman | ⭐ 6.621 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | The Flowers of War | ⭐ 7.43 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2010 | Under the Hawthorn Tree | ⭐ 7.772 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop | ⭐ 4.909 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | 60th Anniversary Of Founding Of The People's Republic Of China | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Beijing 2008 Olympic Closing Ceremony | ⭐ 8.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony | ⭐ 7.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Secrets Within: Inside Look at 'Curse of the Golden Flower' | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Curse of the Golden Flower | ⭐ 6.867 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles | ⭐ 7.121 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | 图兰朵：法兰西体育场 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Making of House of Flying Daggers | ⭐ 6.833 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | 'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | House of Flying Daggers | ⭐ 7.264 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Beauty and Pureness | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Hero | ⭐ 7.512 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Cause: The Birth of Hero | ⭐ 7.833 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Happy Times | ⭐ 7.086 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Not One Less | ⭐ 7.51 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | The Road Home | ⭐ 7.456 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Puccini: Turandot at the Forbidden City of Beijing | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | 知识改变命运 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Dragon Town Story | ⭐ 6.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Keep Cool | ⭐ 7.566 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Lumière & Company | ⭐ 6.331 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Shanghai Triad | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Big Fish in China | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | To Live | ⭐ 8.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | The Story of Qiu Ju | ⭐ 7.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Raise the Red Lantern | ⭐ 7.919 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Ju Dou | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | A Terra-Cotta Warrior | ⭐ 6.645 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Codename Cougar | ⭐ 5.417 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | New Chinese Cinema | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Red Sorghum | ⭐ 7.146 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | The Big Parade | ⭐ 5.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Old Well | ⭐ 7.118 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Forced Take-off | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Yellow Earth | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | One And Eight | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | The Red Elephant | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Cliff Walkers 2 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | The Three-Body Problem | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Sunshine Thief | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
Zhang Yimou Career & Box Office Summary
Zhang Yimou is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 70 movies across 5 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.8/10, Zhang Yimou has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 3 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 1 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Zhang Yimou's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.