When We Were Young (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2016, When We Were Young is a drama and history film directed by Yan Ran, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Autumn of 1982, in a small town on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. A story about two childhood friends staying together through the Cultural Revolution.
Who’s in it. When We Were Young stars Wang Ziyi as Liang Guoqing, Qixing Aisin-Gioro as Fang Ziyun, Zhang Doudou as Lin Cuicui and Jiao Gang as Tang Songyu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, When We Were Young has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When We Were Young page.
If you liked it. Fans of When We Were Young tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When We Were Young (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When We Were Young change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When We Were Young worth watching?
- When We Were Young holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When We Were Young?
- When We Were Young stars Wang Ziyi, Qixing Aisin-Gioro, Zhang Doudou, Jiao Gang and Li Yixiang.
- When was When We Were Young released?
- When We Were Young was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.