Where can I watch Born to Be Human (2021)?

In US, Born to Be Human is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Born to Be Human worth watching?

Born to Be Human holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Born to Be Human?

Born to Be Human stars Lee Ling-wei, Vera Chen Hsueh-chen, Bonnie Liang, Yin Chao-te and Lee Hsing-wen.

When was Born to Be Human released?

Born to Be Human was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.

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Born to Be Human (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 2021, Born to Be Human is a drama film directed by Lily Ni, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Yang Shi-Nan is a 14-year-old boy who undergoes a metamorphosis without realising what is going on. It begins on a normal school day when he gets stomach cramps. After rushing to the toilet he notices that his urine is turning bloody red. Taken to a doctor he is diagnosed with “Disorders of Sex Development,” or intersex. Without consulting him, Shi-Nan’s parents decide to accept “sex reassignment surgery”, turning Shi-Nan into a female and changing her name to YANG Shi-Lan. The family moves to a new city to start a new life and it all seems to be going well as Shi-Lan blends in and even makes friends. It seems like the butterfly is about to break out of its chrysalis but can Yang Shi-Lan truly embrace her transformation?

Who’s in it. Born to Be Human stars Lee Ling-wei as Yang Shi-Nan, Vera Chen Hsueh-chen, Bonnie Liang as Tian Qi and Yin Chao-te, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Born to Be Human has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Be Human page.

If you liked it. Fans of Born to Be Human tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Born to Be Human (2021)?: In US, Born to Be Human is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Born to Be Human worth watching?: Born to Be Human holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Born to Be Human?: Born to Be Human stars Lee Ling-wei, Vera Chen Hsueh-chen, Bonnie Liang, Yin Chao-te and Lee Hsing-wen.
When was Born to Be Human released?: Born to Be Human was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.