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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
WritersJia Zhangke·Jiahuan Wan
ProducersShôzô Ichiyama·Casper Liang Jiayan

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion ChannelKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · 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 Criterion Channel and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Caught by the Tides on Netflix?

No, Caught by the Tides is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Kanopy.

Is Caught by the Tides on Amazon Prime Video?

Caught by the Tides isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Caught by the Tides for free?

Caught by the Tides is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.