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Unknown Pleasures

6.520021h 52mMovieComedyDrama

Two disaffected, unemployed Chinese youth drift through life on the streets of their industrial town, their paths crossing with that of a local young singer and dancer working for a liquor company as a spokesmodel.

DirectorJia Zhangke
WriterJia Zhangke
ProducersShôzô Ichiyama·Li Kit-Ming

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jia Zhangke

WZ
Wei Wei Zhao
Bin Bin
ZTZhao Tao
Zhao Tao
Qiao Qiao
QW
Qiong Wu
Xiao Ji
FQFeng Qing
Feng Qing
Yuan Yuan
WHWang Hongwei
Wang Hongwei
Xiao Wu
RB
Ru Bai
Bin Bin's Mother
XL
Xi An Liu
Xiao Ji's Father
SX
Shou Lin Xu
Sister Zhu
DX
Dao Xiao
Mr. Ren
ZY
Zi Ying
Concubine
ZL
Zhubin Li
Qiao San
AR
Ai Jun Ren
The Hairdresser

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Unknown Pleasures — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Unknown Pleasures?

Unknown Pleasures is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Unknown Pleasures on Netflix?

No, Unknown Pleasures is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Unknown Pleasures on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Unknown Pleasures isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Unknown Pleasures for free?

Unknown Pleasures is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.