Beijing Blues (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, Beijing Blues is a drama and crime film directed by Gao Qunshu, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. The unique feature of his film is the actors - they are not professional but celebrities on micro-blogs. Among micro-bloggers in the cast are publisher Zhang Lixian, folk singer Zhou Yunpeng and screenwriter Shi Hang. The film is based on the true story of a Beijing plainclothes policeman named Zhang Huiling, who has been working for more than 10 years in Shuangyushu, a community of Haidian District, Beijing. It depicts the stories of ordinary Chinese people struggling in the metropolis.
Who’s in it. Beijing Blues stars Zhang Lixian as Zhang Huiling, Kong Qian-Qian as Qian-Qian, Zuo Ye-Ben as Mister Lu and Zhou Yunpeng as Golddigger Zhang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Beijing Blues 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 Beijing Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beijing Blues tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beijing Blues (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beijing Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beijing Blues worth watching?
- Beijing Blues holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beijing Blues?
- Beijing Blues stars Zhang Lixian, Kong Qian-Qian, Zuo Ye-Ben, Zhou Yunpeng and Bai Yan-Sheng.
- When was Beijing Blues released?
- Beijing Blues was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.