Useless Man (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, Useless Man is a notable film directed by Zheng Dasheng, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. ZHENG Dasheng's "Tianjin Xianren" (A Useless Man) portrays the characteristic figure of an idler roaming the streets of Tianjin shortly before the Sino-Japanese War. Director Zheng skillfully interweaves the traditional storytelling performance with a humorous, and somewhat absurd narrative which blurs the distinction between life and performance, illusion and reality. Deeply rooted in local Tianjin culture, the films authentic depiction of the atmosphere of the city is filled with wisdom and energy. Insightful and highly entertaining, the film is a brilliant technical tour-de-force.
Who’s in it. Useless Man stars Xincheng Guan as Hongda Su and Li Hongchen as Erxin Yan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Useless Man 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 Man page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Useless Man (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Useless Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Useless Man worth watching?
- Useless Man holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Useless Man?
- Useless Man stars Xincheng Guan and Li Hongchen.
- When was Useless Man released?
- Useless Man was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.