Useless (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2007, Useless is a documentary film directed by Jia Zhangke, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Observations of three varied corners of China’s garment industry: workers in a large-scale production line factory; a designer who rallies against the mass-machine-production of clothes and has created the eponymous hand-made collection called ‘Useless’ (Wuyong) for Paris Fashion Week; and finally the simple life of increasingly out-of-work tailors in small town Fengdang.
Who’s in it. Useless stars Ma Ke as herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Useless 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 Useless page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Useless (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Useless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Useless worth watching?
- Useless holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Useless?
- Useless stars Ma Ke.
- When was Useless released?
- Useless was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.