Human Flow (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2017, Human Flow is a documentary film directed by Ai Weiwei, running about 140 minutes. “When there is nowhere to go, nowhere is home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. More than 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change and war, the greatest displacement since World War II. Filmmaker Ai Weiwei examines the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact. Over the course of one year in 23 countries, Weiwei follows a chain of urgent human stories that stretch across the globe, including Afghanistan, France, Greece, Germany and Iraq.
Who’s in it. Human Flow stars Boris Cheshirkov as Himself, Marin Din Kajdomcaj as Herself, Princess Dana Firas of Jordan as Herself and Abeer Khalid.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Human Flow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Human Flow page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Human Flow (2017)?
- In US, Human Flow is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Human Flow worth watching?
- Human Flow holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Human Flow?
- Human Flow stars Boris Cheshirkov, Marin Din Kajdomcaj, Princess Dana Firas of Jordan and Abeer Khalid.
- When was Human Flow released?
- Human Flow was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.