Chicken Poets (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2002, Chicken Poets is a drama film directed by Jing Hui Meng, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Yun Fei, a young poet, seeks the advice of an old university friend who lives in the Beijing suburbs, discovering that his friend has gone into business breeding black chickens. Discouraged about his future as a poet, Yun Fei starts a relationship with a colorblind young girl who encourages him to persevere. But even this new relationship is not enough to inspire him to write. It’s at this point that he buys a pirated record whose magical powers bring him the success he’s longed for. However, sudden fame does not seem to solve everything. The first film of Beijing theatre director Meng Jing Hui, Chicken Poets is an insightful and poetic look at materialism and the younger generation in China.
Who’s in it. Chicken Poets stars Qin Hailu as Fangfang, Liao Fan as Chen Xiaoyang, Chen Jianbin as Ouyang Yunfei and Li Naiwen.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Chicken Poets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chicken Poets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chicken Poets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chicken Poets (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chicken Poets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chicken Poets worth watching?
- Chicken Poets holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chicken Poets?
- Chicken Poets stars Qin Hailu, Liao Fan, Chen Jianbin and Li Naiwen.
- When was Chicken Poets released?
- Chicken Poets was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.