Up the Yangtze (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2007, Up the Yangtze is a documentary film directed by Yung Chang, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A luxury cruise boat motors up the Yangtze - navigating the mythic waterway known in China simply as "The River." The Yangtze is about to be transformed by the biggest hydroelectric dam in history. At the river's edge - a young woman says goodbye to her family as the floodwaters rise towards their small homestead. The Three Gorges Dam - contested symbol of the Chinese economic miracle - provides the epic backdrop for Up the Yangtze, a dramatic feature documentary on life inside modern China.
Who’s in it. Up the Yangtze stars Campbell Ping He as himself, Jerry Bo Yu Chen as himself and Cindy Shui Yu as herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Up the Yangtze has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $783K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up the Yangtze page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up the Yangtze tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up the Yangtze (2007)?
- In US, Up the Yangtze is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up the Yangtze worth watching?
- Up the Yangtze holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Up the Yangtze?
- Up the Yangtze stars Campbell Ping He, Jerry Bo Yu Chen and Cindy Shui Yu.
- When was Up the Yangtze released?
- Up the Yangtze was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.