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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 Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

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Unknown Pleasures — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Unknown Pleasures?

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

Is Unknown Pleasures on Netflix?

No, Unknown Pleasures is not on Netflix in United States 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 United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Unknown Pleasures for free?

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