The World (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2004, The World is a drama film directed by Jia Zhangke, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. A young dancer, her security-guard boyfriend and others work at World Park, a bizarre cross-pollination of Las Vegas and Epcot Center where visitors can interact with famous international monuments without ever leaving the Beijing suburbs.
Who’s in it. The World stars Zhao Tao as Tao, Cheng Taishen as Taisheng, Jue Jing as Wei and Jiang Zhongwei as Niu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The World (2004)?
- In US, The World is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The World worth watching?
- The World 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 The World?
- The World stars Zhao Tao, Cheng Taishen, Jue Jing, Jiang Zhongwei and Yi-qun Wang.