Caught by the Tides
“A film over 20 years in the making.”
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.
Where to watch Caught by the Tides in United States
Criterion Channel
Kanopy
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Caught by the Tides there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Caught by the Tides streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | U-NEXT, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Caught by the Tides
Caught by the Tides is a 2025 Chinese-language drama film directed by Jia Zhangke. The cast is led by Zhao Tao, Zhubin Li, Pan Jianlin. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy.
Caught by the Tides was produced by Xstream Pictures, Momo Pictures, and Huanxi Media and made in China and France. It was released on January 8, 2025. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jia Zhangke
- Writers
- Jiahuan Wan, Jia Zhangke
- Release date
- January 8, 2025
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, France
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Xstream Pictures, Momo Pictures, Huanxi Media
Caught by the Tides cast & crew
Caught by the Tides was directed by Jia Zhangke and written by Jiahuan Wan and Jia Zhangke.
The cast features Zhao Tao as Qiao Qiao, Zhubin Li as Guo Bin, Pan Jianlin as Lao Pan, Zhou You as Xiao Zhou, Ren Ke as Square Singer, and Mao Tao as Square Singer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lim Giong, cinematography is by Nelson Yu Lik-wai, and it was produced by Shôzô Ichiyama and Casper Liang Jiayan.
Is Caught by the Tides worth watching?
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Caught by the Tides is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Caught by the Tides
In United States, you can stream Caught by the Tides on Criterion Channel and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Caught by the Tides
Zhao Tao
Qiao Qiao
Zhubin Li
Guo Bin
Pan Jianlin
Lao Pan
Zhou Lan
Zhou You
Xiao Zhou
Ren Ke
Square Singer
Mao Tao
Square Singer
Liang Jingdong
Wei Wei Zhao
Caught by the Tides — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Caught by the Tides in United States?
Caught by the Tides is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Caught by the Tides on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Caught by the Tides is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Caught by the Tides in?
Caught by the Tides is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Caught by the Tides?
Caught by the Tides runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
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