The Wasted Times (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2016, The Wasted Times is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Cheng Er, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Shanghai gangsters grapple with lust and loyalty on the eve of war with Japan as they try to navigate an alliance with the enemy's army.
Who’s in it. The Wasted Times stars Ge You as Mister Lu, Zhang Ziyi as Xiao Liu, Tadanobu Asano as Watabe and Gillian Chung as Xiao Wu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Wasted Times has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wasted Times page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wasted Times tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wasted Times (2016)?
- In US, The Wasted Times is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wasted Times worth watching?
- The Wasted Times holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wasted Times?
- The Wasted Times stars Ge You, Zhang Ziyi, Tadanobu Asano, Gillian Chung and Du Chun.
- When was The Wasted Times released?
- The Wasted Times was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.