Ju Dou
1990, Chinese. Directed by Zhang Yimou.
An Erotic Tale of Forbidden Passion.
Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 April 1990
- Original title
- 菊豆
- Country
- China, Japan
- Written by
- Liu Heng
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Ju Dou: quick answers
Is Ju Dou worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 226 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ju Dou?
Ju Dou runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Ju Dou have a post-credits scene?
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Ju Dou parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ju Dou is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ju Dou on?
Ju Dou isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 April 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ju Dou?
If you liked Ju Dou, try Sleeping with the Enemy, The Stoning of Soraya M., Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl.
Who directed Ju Dou?
Ju Dou (1990) was directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Gong Li, Li Wei, Li Baotian.