The Painted Veil
2006, English. Directed by John Curran.
Sometimes the greatest journey is the distance between two people.
A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- John CurranDirector
- Edward NortonDr. Walter Fane
- Naomi WattsKitty Fane
- Liev SchreiberCharlie Townsend
- Toby JonesMr. Waddington
- Diana RiggMother Superior
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangColonel Yu
- Xia YuWu Lien
- Juliet HowlandDorothy Townsend
- Ian RenwickGeoffrey Denison
- Li BinTe-Ming
- Zoe TelfordLeona
- Marie-Laure DescoureauxSister St. Joseph
Details
- Released
- 9 December 2006
- Country
- Canada, United States of America, China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ron Nyswaner
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $27M
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What The Painted Veil is based on
The Painted Veil is based on The Painted Veil, a 1925 novel by William Somerset Maugham.
Novel · 1925
The Painted Veil
By William Somerset Maugham
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The Painted Veil: quick answers
Is The Painted Veil worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,329 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Painted Veil?
The Painted Veil runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Painted Veil have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Painted Veil. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Painted Veil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Painted Veil is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Painted Veil on?
The Painted Veil isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Painted Veil?
If you liked The Painted Veil, try The Great Gatsby, The Light Between Oceans, The Age of Innocence.
Who directed The Painted Veil?
The Painted Veil (2006) was directed by John Curran and stars Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber.
What is The Painted Veil based on?
The Painted Veil is based on The Painted Veil, a 1925 novel by William Somerset Maugham.