Old Beast (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, Old Beast is a drama film directed by Zhou Ziyang, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Lao Yang is not "a good father" in Chinese traditional way although he's already in his 60s. His wealth has been through ups and downs ferociously. His business went bankrupt years ago. Luckily, his three children are all grown up and have their own family. Lao Yang spends his days between taking care of his bedridden wife, keeping a mistress, collecting debts and gambling with mahjong. Conflicts between Lao Yang and his children escalate.
Who’s in it. Old Beast stars Tu Men as Lao Yang.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Old Beast 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 Old Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Beast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Beast (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old Beast worth watching?
- Old Beast holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old Beast?
- Old Beast stars Tu Men.
- When was Old Beast released?
- Old Beast was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.