The Banquet
2006, Chinese. Directed by Feng Xiaogang.
Nothing is more poisonous than the human heart.
Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor. The emperor's brother, Li, kills him and Wu Luan tries to avenge his father's death.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Banquet
The Banquet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2006
- Original title
- 夜宴
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Sheng Heyu, Chiu Kang-Chien
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $23M
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The Banquet: quick answers
Is The Banquet worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Banquet?
The Banquet runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does The Banquet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Banquet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Banquet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Banquet is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Banquet on?
The Banquet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Banquet?
If you liked The Banquet, try Hero, Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Mary.
Who directed The Banquet?
The Banquet (2006) was directed by Feng Xiaogang and stars Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Daniel Wu.