The Wasted Times
Shanghai gangsters grapple with lust and loyalty on the eve of war with Japan as they try to navigate an alliance with the enemy's army.
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Where is The Wasted Times streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Fandor, AsianCrush, Plex | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Wasted Times
The Wasted Times is a 2016 Chinese-language drama, mystery and crime film directed by Cheng Er. The cast is led by Ge You, Zhang Ziyi, Tadanobu Asano. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID.
The Wasted Times was produced by Huayi Brothers Pictures 浙江华谊兄弟影业 and Emperor Motion Pictures and made in China. It was released on December 16, 2016, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Cheng Er
- Writers
- Cheng Er
- Release date
- December 16, 2016
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Production
- Huayi Brothers Pictures 浙江华谊兄弟影业, Emperor Motion Pictures
The Wasted Times cast & crew
The Wasted Times was directed by Cheng Er and written by Cheng Er.
The cast features Ge You as Mr. Lu, Zhang Ziyi as Xiao Liu, Tadanobu Asano as Watabe, Du Chun as Killer, Gillian Chung as Xiao Wu, and Zhao Baogang as Northern Guest.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shigeru Umebayashi, cinematography is by Du Jie, and it was produced by Hu Xiaofeng and Bernard Yang Ting-Kai.
Is The Wasted Times worth watching?
The Wasted Times holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 57 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and crime, The Wasted Times is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wasted Times
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Cast of The Wasted Times
Ge You
Mr. Lu
Zhang Ziyi
Xiao Liu
Tadanobu Asano
Watabe
Du Chun
Killer
Gillian Chung
Xiao Wu
Zhao Baogang
Northern Guest
Ni Dahong
Mr. Wang
Yuan Quan
Miss Wu
Yan Ni
Mama Wang
Han Geng
Mr. Zhao
Huo Siyan
Prostitute
Du Jiang
Young Chicken
The Wasted Times — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wasted Times in United States?
The Wasted Times is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Wasted Times on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Wasted Times is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Wasted Times in?
The Wasted Times is originally in Chinese, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wasted Times?
The Wasted Times runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The Wasted Times rated?
The Wasted Times is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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