A Beautiful New World (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, A Beautiful New World is a comedy and drama film directed by Shi Runjiu, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A satirical comedy about a country bumpkin who goes to the big city, and ends up teaching the cynical city folk a few lessons about basic human decency. The hero leaves home for the first time to go to Shanghai, to collect his lottery prize - a brand new apartment. However, when he arrives, he is told by the developers that his apartment block will take a year and a half to complete. He decides to find a job in Shanghai and wait for his apartment to materialise...
Who’s in it. A Beautiful New World stars Jiang Wu as Zhang Baogen, Richie Jen as Xiaobai, Wu Bai as Ah Liang and Hong Tao as Huang Jinfang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Beautiful New World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Beautiful New World page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Beautiful New World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Beautiful New World (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Beautiful New World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Beautiful New World worth watching?
- A Beautiful New World holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Beautiful New World?
- A Beautiful New World stars Jiang Wu, Richie Jen, Wu Bai, Hong Tao and Ben Niu.
- When was A Beautiful New World released?
- A Beautiful New World was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.