To Live (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1994, To Live is a drama, war and romance film directed by Zhang Yimou, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry. Addicted to gambling, Fugui loses everything. In the years that follow he is pressed into both the nationalist and communist armies, while Jiazhen is forced into menial work.
Who’s in it. To Live stars Ge You as Xu Fugui, Gong Li as 家珍, Ben Niu as 镇长 and Jiang Wu as Wan Erxi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, To Live has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Live tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Live (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Live change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Live worth watching?
- To Live holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in To Live?
- To Live stars Ge You, Gong Li, Ben Niu, Jiang Wu and Guo Tao.
- When was To Live released?
- To Live was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.