Mr. Zheng (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2021, Mr. Zheng is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Wang Xiaofeng, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Zheng, a middle-aged man, falls in straitened circumstances after divorce and job loss. However, an incident of his anger venting turns him into an Internet celebrity, "Busy Buddy". While savoring the unprecedented success in his life, Zheng meets his partner Liangliang, a middle school student. They team up to reveal people who have uncivilized behaviors in the town. A father-son relationship evolves between them. It seems that Zheng has come to a turning point in his life that will end all his misfortune. However, Zheng's ego and arrogance annoy Liangliang. Their relationship almost breaks down until Liangliang finds that Zheng has been diagnosed with a deadly disease. Zheng has decided to accomplish something meaningful during his remaining time, to save Liangliang from a crisis.
Who’s in it. Mr. Zheng stars Zhang Songwen as Mr. Zheng, Zeng Kelang as Liangliang, Chen Yongsheng and Wang Yueyi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Mr. Zheng has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Zheng page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Zheng tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Zheng (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Zheng change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Zheng worth watching?
- Mr. Zheng holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Zheng?
- Mr. Zheng stars Zhang Songwen, Zeng Kelang, Chen Yongsheng and Wang Yueyi.
- When was Mr. Zheng released?
- Mr. Zheng was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.