Upstream
A moment of impulsiveness turns Gao Zhilei into a "stay-at-home" individual, but he never expected his life to take a turn in the opposite direction. A series of changes compel him to take on his responsibilities as the head of the family. When life's burdens hit hard, he must confront himself and start anew.
Where to watch Upstream in United States
Amasian TV
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Upstream there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Upstream streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amasian TV | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About Upstream
Upstream is a 2024 Chinese-language drama film directed by Xu Zheng. The cast is led by Xu Zheng, Xin Zhilei, Wang Xiao. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amasian TV.
Upstream was produced by Shanghai Ruyi Film & TV Production 上海儒意影视制作, Maxtimes Pictures, and 八十八影业（上海）有限公司 and made in China. It was released on August 3, 2024.
- Director
- Xu Zheng
- Writers
- Xu Zheng, He Keke
- Release date
- August 3, 2024
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Production
- Shanghai Ruyi Film & TV Production 上海儒意影视制作, Maxtimes Pictures, 八十八影业（上海）有限公司
Upstream cast & crew
Upstream was directed by Xu Zheng and written by Xu Zheng and He Keke.
The cast features Xu Zheng as Gao Zhilei, Xin Zhilei as Xiao Ni, Wang Xiao as Old Kou, Jia Bing as Manager Zhu, Feng Bing as Da-hei, and Ding Yongdai as Gao Zhilei's Father.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fei Peng, cinematography is by Zeng Jian, and it was produced by Jiang Wei.
Is Upstream worth watching?
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Upstream is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Upstream
In United States, you can stream Upstream on Amasian TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 Upstream
Xu Zheng
Gao Zhilei
Xin Zhilei
Xiao Ni
Wang Xiao
Old Kou
Jia Bing
Manager Zhu
Feng Bing
Da-hei
Ding Yongdai
Gao Zhilei's Father
Ding Jiali
Gao Zhilei's Mother
Helen Chen
Jia-jia
Wu Jiakai
Yang Dashan
Liu Meihan
Qiu Xiaomin
Yu Hewei
Mr. Wei
Huang Xiaolei
San-yuan
Upstream — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Upstream in United States?
Upstream is streaming on Amasian TV in United States.
▸Is Upstream on Amasian TV?
Yes — Upstream is currently available on Amasian TV in United States.
▸What language is Upstream in?
Upstream is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Upstream?
Upstream runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
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