

The Stage
2025, Chinese. Directed by Chen Peisi.
During the Republican era, wars and conflicts were frequent. On stage, the "Overlord" sings with resounding passion, while below, the absurd spectacle of life unfolds. They must both secure the opera troupe's livelihood and appease the audience in their seats. Once the curtain rises, how should this play be performed?
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.3/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Stage
The Stage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 July 2025.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 July 2025
- Original title
- 戏台
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Chen Peisi
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Stage is based on
The Stage is adapted from a play or musical.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Stage

The Lychee Road
2025 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Johnny Keep Walking!
2023 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hooking Up
2020 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Article 20
2024 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

I Am Not Madame Bovary
2016 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

SubUrbia
1997 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Pegasus 3
2026 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Feel the Beat
2020 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hail the Judge
1994 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Movie Emperor
2024 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Stage: quick answers
Is The Stage worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Stage?
The Stage runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Stage have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Stage. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Stage parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Stage yet.
Which OTT platform is The Stage on?
The Stage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 July 2025. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stage?
If you liked The Stage, try The Lychee Road, Johnny Keep Walking!, Hooking Up.
Who directed The Stage?
The Stage (2025) was directed by Chen Peisi and stars Chen Peisi, Huang Bo, Jiang Wu.
What is The Stage based on?
The Stage is adapted from a play or musical.