The Nightingale (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2014, The Nightingale is a drama film directed by Philippe Muyl, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Zhigen, an old Chinese farmer, has lived alone in Beijing for over 20 years after moving to the city to allow his son Chongyi to attend university. He decides to make the long journey from Beijing to Yangshuo to honour the promise he made to his wife to bring back the bird that has been his only companion in the city. His daughter-in-law Qianying, a beautiful rich career woman, asks him to take along his granddaughter Renxing, an only child brought up in the lap of luxury. While grandfather and granddaughter set out on their journey - one travelling back in time, the other discovering her roots - Chongyi and Qianying, ponder the meaning of the life they have led in the sole pursuit of success and money.
Who’s in it. The Nightingale stars Li Baotian as Zhu Zhi Gen (Grandfather), Li Xiaoran as Ren Quan Ying (Mother), Qin Hao as Zhu Chong Yi (Father) and Xin Yi Yang as Ren Xing.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Nightingale has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nightingale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nightingale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nightingale (2014)?
- In US, The Nightingale is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nightingale worth watching?
- The Nightingale holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Nightingale?
- The Nightingale stars Li Baotian, Li Xiaoran, Qin Hao and Xin Yi Yang.
- When was The Nightingale released?
- The Nightingale was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.