Mountains May Depart
The life of Tao, and those close to her, is explored in three different time periods: 1999, 2014, and 2025.
Where to watch Mountains May Depart in United States
Kino Film Collection
Kanopy
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Mountains May Depart there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Mountains May Depart streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Sooner Amazon Channel, Sooner | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Reserva Imovision |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | Google Play Movies |
About Mountains May Depart
Mountains May Depart is a 2015 Chinese-language drama and romance film directed by Jia Zhangke. The cast is led by Zhao Tao, Zhang Yi, Liang Jingdong. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy.
Mountains May Depart was produced by Shanghai Film Group, Xstream Pictures, and MK Productions and made in China and France. It was released on October 30, 2015.
- Director
- Jia Zhangke
- Writers
- Jia Zhangke
- Release date
- October 30, 2015
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, France
- Production
- Shanghai Film Group, Xstream Pictures, MK Productions
Mountains May Depart cast & crew
Mountains May Depart was directed by Jia Zhangke and written by Jia Zhangke.
The cast features Zhao Tao as Shen Tao, Zhang Yi as Zhang Jinsheng, Liang Jingdong as Liang Jangjung, Dong Zijian as Zhang Daole, Sylvia Chang as Mia, and Rong Zishan as Young Zhang Daole.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yoshihiro Hanno, cinematography is by Nelson Yu Lik-wai, and it was produced by Shôzô Ichiyama and Ren Zhonglun.
Is Mountains May Depart worth watching?
Mountains May Depart holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 255 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Mountains May Depart is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mountains May Depart
In United States, you can stream Mountains May Depart on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Mountains May Depart
Zhao Tao
Shen Tao
Zhang Yi
Zhang Jinsheng
Liang Jingdong
Liang Jangjung
Dong Zijian
Zhang Daole
Sylvia Chang
Mia
Rong Zishan
Young Zhang Daole
Liu Lu
Liang's Wife
Zhubin Li
Liu Min
Mountains May Depart — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mountains May Depart in United States?
Mountains May Depart is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Mountains May Depart on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — Mountains May Depart is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is Mountains May Depart in?
Mountains May Depart is originally in Chinese, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mountains May Depart?
Mountains May Depart runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Mountains May Depart rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 255 ratings.
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