Yi Yi (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2000, Yi Yi is a drama, family and romance film directed by Edward Yang, running about 173 minutes.
What it’s about. Each member of a family in Taipei asks hard questions about life's meaning as they live through everyday quandaries. NJ is morose: his brother owes him money, his mother is in a coma, his wife suffers a spiritual crisis when she finds her life a blank and his business partners make bad decisions.
Who’s in it. Yi Yi stars Roscoe Karns, Jack Klugman, Ward Costello and Wu Nien-Jen as N.J., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Yi Yi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yi Yi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yi Yi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yi Yi (2000)?
- In US, Yi Yi is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yi Yi worth watching?
- Yi Yi holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yi Yi?
- Yi Yi stars Roscoe Karns, Jack Klugman, Ward Costello, Wu Nien-Jen and Earl Hammond.
- When was Yi Yi released?
- Yi Yi was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.