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The World

7.020042h 20mMovieDrama

At Beijing World Park, a bizarre cross-pollination of Las Vegas and Epcot Center where visitors can interact with famous international monuments without ever leaving the city’s suburbs, a security guard betrays his dancer girlfriend by pursuing another woman.

DirectorJia Zhangke

WriterJia Zhangke

ProducersTakio Yoshida·Chow Keung

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jia Zhangke

Zhao Tao

Cheng Taishen

Jue Jing

Jiang Zhongwei

Wang Hongwei

Liang Jingdong

Tao's Ex-boyfriend

Huang Yiqun

Shuai Ji

Wan Xiang

Alla Shcherbakova

Alla Shcherbakova

Han Sanming

Wang Xiaoshuai

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The World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The World?

The World is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The World on Netflix?

No, The World is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The World on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The World isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch The World for free?

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