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Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

2005Movie1 h 49 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic738.3Rotten Tomatoes80%81%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic738.3Rotten Tomatoes80%81%

Summary

Takada, a Japanese fisherman has been estranged from his son for many years, but when the son is diagnosed with terminal cancer his daughter-in-law, Rie, summons him to the hospital. Through a series of obstacles and relationships, he is brought unexpectedly closer to both an understanding of himself and of his son.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Zhang Yimou
Written by
Zou Jingzhi
Produced by
Zhang Weiping
Music by
Guo Wenjing

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Facts

December 22, 2005 · 1 h 49 min · Drama

Released
December 22, 2005
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
64 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?"

Questions about Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 50% of its budget.

Is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles in English?

ChineseJapanese

No, it was made in Chinese, with some Japanese.