The Children of Huang Shi
2008, Chinese. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
War made them orphans, one man made them legends
About young British journalist, George Hogg, who with the assistance of a courageous Australian nurse, saves a group of orphaned children during the Japanese occupation of China in 1937.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Children of Huang Shi
The Children of Huang Shi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Roger SpottiswoodeDirector
- Jonathan Rhys MeyersGeorge Hogg
- Radha MitchellLee Pearson
- Chow Yun-FatChen Hansheng
- Anastasia KolpakovaDuschka
- Michelle YeohMrs. Wang
- Zhou BoSecond Brother
- Guang LiShi-Kai
- Ji LinHorse Rider
- Matthew WalkerAndy Fisher
- Takashima ShinichiHostile Kempetai Officer
- Zhu RuixiangJapanese Officer II
- Shane BriantRoger Appsley
Details
- Released
- 3 April 2008
- Original title
- 黃石的孩子
- Country
- Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Simon van der Borgh, Jane Hawksley, James MacManus
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $7.8M
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What The Children of Huang Shi is based on
The Children of Huang Shi is based on a true story.
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The Children of Huang Shi: quick answers
Is The Children of Huang Shi worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Children of Huang Shi?
The Children of Huang Shi runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Children of Huang Shi have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Children of Huang Shi has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Children of Huang Shi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Children of Huang Shi is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Children of Huang Shi on?
The Children of Huang Shi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children of Huang Shi?
If you liked The Children of Huang Shi, try The Flowers of War, City of Life and Death, Dead to Rights.
Who directed The Children of Huang Shi?
The Children of Huang Shi (2008) was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Radha Mitchell, Chow Yun-Fat.
What is The Children of Huang Shi based on?
The Children of Huang Shi is based on a true story.