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One Second

7.320201h 44mMovieDrama

A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond.

DirectorZhang Yimou
WritersZhang Yimou·Zou Jingzhi
ProducersDong Ping·Pang Liwei

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BeamafilmBeamafilm
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Zhang Yimou

ZYZhang Yi
Zhang Yi
Fugitive
LHLiu Haocun
Liu Haocun
Orphan Liu
FWFan Wei
Fan Wei
Mr. Movie
LYLi Yan
Li Yan
Yang He
YT
Yang Tiecheng
Worker
LX
Li Xiaochuan
Cook
YYYu Yang
Yu Yang
Truck Driver
WB
Wang Bing
Restaurant Waiter
CRCao Rui
Cao Rui
Mr. Movie's Son
ZSZhang Shaobo
Zhang Shaobo
Little Boy Liu
TZTang Ziyue
Tang Ziyue
Young Bully
CX
Chen Xu
Young Bully

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One Second — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams One Second?

One Second is streaming on Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is One Second on Netflix?

No, One Second is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Beamafilm.

Is One Second on Amazon Prime Video?

One Second isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch One Second for free?

One Second is available on Beamafilm in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.