Seventeen Years (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Seventeen Years is a drama film directed by Zhang Yuan, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Yu Xiaoqin steals money from her father and blames on her sister Tao Lan, who accidentally kills her sister while attempting to prove her innocence. After 17 years in jail, Tao Lan is escorted by a guard only to find her home long demolished. The two go to the new address of her ageing parents, and the guard becomes witness to the family's difficult reunion.
Who’s in it. Seventeen Years stars Lin Liu as Tao Lan, Li Bingbing as Chen Jie, Yeding Li as Tao Airong and Song Liang as Yu Zhenggao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Seventeen Years 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 Seventeen Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seventeen Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seventeen Years (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seventeen Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Seventeen Years worth watching?
- Seventeen Years holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seventeen Years?
- Seventeen Years stars Lin Liu, Li Bingbing, Yeding Li, Song Liang and Yun Li.
- When was Seventeen Years released?
- Seventeen Years was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.