Bitter Money (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2016, Bitter Money is a documentary film directed by Wang Bing, running about 157 minutes.

What it’s about. In a fast growing city of East China, migrants have been arriving and living for a dream of a better life. But what they find there is little opportunities and poor living conditions that push people, even couples, into violent and oppressive relations. Xiao Min, Ling Ling and Lao Yeh are some of the characters of this bitter chronicle of today China.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Bitter Money has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bitter Money page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bitter Money (2016)?
In US, Bitter Money is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Bitter Money worth watching?
Bitter Money holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Bitter Money released?
Bitter Money was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.