Taipei Story
A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend Lung is the key to the future, but Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty that leads him to squander his nest egg bailing her father out of financial trouble.
Where to watch Taipei Story in United States
Criterion Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Taipei Story there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Taipei Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | LaCinetek |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | Google Play Movies |
About Taipei Story
Taipei Story is a 1985 Chinese-language drama film directed by Edward Yang. The cast is led by Tsai Chin, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wu Nien-jen. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Taipei Story was produced by Evergreen Film Company and made in Taiwan. It was released on May 1, 1985.
- Director
- Edward Yang
- Writers
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen, Edward Yang
- Release date
- May 1, 1985
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Taiwan
- Production
- Evergreen Film Company
Taipei Story cast & crew
Taipei Story was directed by Edward Yang and written by Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen, and Edward Yang.
The cast features Tsai Chin as Chin, Hou Hsiao-hsien as Lung, Wu Nien-jen as Chen, Lin Hsiu-Ling as A-Ling, Su-Yun Ko as Gwan, and Ko I-chen as Mr. Ke.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Edward Yang, cinematography is by Yang Wei-han, and it was produced by Huang Yung and Lin Jung-feng.
Is Taipei Story worth watching?
Taipei Story holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 135 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Taipei Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Taipei Story
In United States, you can stream Taipei Story on Criterion Channel, 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 Taipei Story
Tsai Chin
Chin
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Lung
Wu Nien-jen
Chen
Lin Hsiu-Ling
A-Ling
Su-Yun Ko
Gwan
Ko I-chen
Mr. Ke
Mei Fang
Chin's Mother
Wu Ping-nan
Chin's Father
Yang Li-yin
Qin
Grace Chen Shu-Fang
Mrs. Mei
Lai Te-Nan
Coach
Sun Peng
Taipei Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Taipei Story in United States?
Taipei Story is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Taipei Story on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Taipei Story is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Taipei Story in?
Taipei Story is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Taipei Story?
Taipei Story runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Taipei Story rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 135 ratings.
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