The Founding of a Republic
2009, Chinese. Directed by Huang Jianxin & Han San Ping.
When an empire falls a nation is born.
The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 17 September 2009
- Original title
- 建国大业
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chen Bao-Guang, Wang Xing-Dong
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $63M
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The Founding of a Republic: quick answers
What comes after The Founding of a Republic?
Next in the series: Beginning of the Great Revival (2011) and The Founding of an Army (2017).
Is The Founding of a Republic worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Founding of a Republic?
The Founding of a Republic runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does The Founding of a Republic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Founding of a Republic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Founding of a Republic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Founding of a Republic on?
The Founding of a Republic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 September 2009. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Founding of a Republic?
If you liked The Founding of a Republic, try Adventures of a Mathematician, A City of Sadness, Munich - The Edge of War.
Who directed The Founding of a Republic?
The Founding of a Republic (2009) was directed by Huang Jianxin and Han San Ping and stars Tang Guoqiang, Liu Jin, Wang Wufu.