The Marriage Certificate (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2001, The Marriage Certificate is a notable film directed by Huang Jianxin, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The wife of a prominent psychiatrist can't find her marriage certificate one day. This "jiehunzheng" is all important. Without it, the family officially has never existed, including the daughter. The couple go on a wild goose chase through the Chinese bureaucracy, meeting catch-22 all the way....they need a certificate to get a new one, etc. They even journey back to the People's Commune where they met, now the site of modern private enterprises where nobody even recalls the former occupants.
Who’s in it. The Marriage Certificate stars Feng Gong as 顾明, Li Xiaomeng as 顾小文, Lü Liping as 谢雨婷 and Xiangjin Luo as 小安, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Marriage Certificate has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Marriage Certificate page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Marriage Certificate (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Marriage Certificate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Marriage Certificate worth watching?
- The Marriage Certificate holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Marriage Certificate?
- The Marriage Certificate stars Feng Gong, Li Xiaomeng, Lü Liping, Xiangjin Luo and Zhiwen Wang.
- When was The Marriage Certificate released?
- The Marriage Certificate was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.