Better Days (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2019, Better Days is a drama film directed by Derek Tsang, running about 135 minutes. “You protect the world. I'll protect you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants, while she copes with the pressures of her final examinations.
Who’s in it. Better Days stars Zhou Dongyu as Chen Nian, Jackson Yee as Xiao Bei, Yin Fang as Zheng Ye and Huang Jue as Lao Yang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Better Days sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $225.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Days tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Days (2019)?
- In US, Better Days is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Better Days worth watching?
- Better Days holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Better Days?
- Better Days stars Zhou Dongyu, Jackson Yee, Yin Fang, Huang Jue and Wu Yue.
- When was Better Days released?
- Better Days was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.