The Blue Kite
1994, Chinese. Directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang.
A history untold, a memory unfolds.
A young man recalls his childhood growing up in a poor alley in Beijing during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- Check local
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Worth the Hype
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1994
- Original title
- 蓝风筝
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Cui Jiajun
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The Blue Kite: quick answers
Is The Blue Kite worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Blue Kite?
The Blue Kite runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does The Blue Kite have a post-credits scene?
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The Blue Kite parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Blue Kite on?
The Blue Kite isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blue Kite?
If you liked The Blue Kite, try All Day and a Night, Escape from Sobibor, Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl.
Who directed The Blue Kite?
The Blue Kite (1994) was directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang and stars Tian Yi, Wenyao Zhang, Xiaoman Chen.