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Caught by the Tides

6.820241h 51mMovieDrama

Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.

DirectorJia Zhangke
WritersJiahuan Wan·Jia Zhangke
ProducersShôzô Ichiyama·Casper Liang Jiayan

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoCriterion ChannelCriterion ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jia Zhangke

ZTZhao Tao
Zhao Tao
Qiao Qiao
ZL
Zhubin Li
Guo Bin
PJ
Pan Jianlin
Lao Pan
ZL
Zhou Lan
ZYZhou You
Zhou You
Xiao Zhou
RKRen Ke
Ren Ke
Square Singer
MTMao Tao
Mao Tao
Square Singer
LJLiang Jingdong
Liang Jingdong
WZ
Wei Wei Zhao

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Caught by the Tides — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Caught by the Tides?

Caught by the Tides is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Caught by the Tides on Netflix?

No, Caught by the Tides is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel.

Is Caught by the Tides on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Caught by the Tides is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Caught by the Tides for free?

Caught by the Tides is available on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.