A Touch of Zen
Directed by King Hu
Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run from corrupt government officials, is joined in her endeavors by skilled Buddhist monks and an unambitious painter named Gu Sheng-zhai.
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Top cast
Hsu Feng
Yang Hui-zhen
Shih Chun
Gu Sheng-zhai
Pai Ying
General Shi Wen-qiao
Tien Peng
Ouyang Nian
Roy Chiao
Abbot Hui-yuan
Tsao Chien
Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing
Miao Tian
Nie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)
Melvin Chang Yun-Wen
Tao Lung
Hsueh Han
General Lu Ding-an
Han Ying-Chieh
Chief Commander Xu Xian-chun
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Touch of Zen online?
As of September 2, 2026, A Touch of Zen is available to stream on Criterion Channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is A Touch of Zen on Netflix?
No — A Touch of Zen is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Criterion Channel instead.
Can I rent or buy A Touch of Zen online?
Yes. In United States, A Touch of Zen can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream A Touch of Zen?
As of September 2, 2026, A Touch of Zen is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 2, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
