The Crossing (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2014, The Crossing is a drama film directed by John Woo, running about 129 minutes. “There was never a more dangerous time to fall in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the end of the World War II and the middle of the Chinese Revolution, three couples from different backgrounds with different nationalities flee from China to the island of Taiwan.
Who’s in it. The Crossing stars Zhang Ziyi as Yu Zhen, Takeshi Kaneshiro as Yan Shikun, Song Hye-kyo as Zhou Yunfen and Huang Xiaoming as Lei Yifang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Crossing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crossing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crossing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crossing (2014)?
- In AU, The Crossing is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crossing worth watching?
- The Crossing holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crossing?
- The Crossing stars Zhang Ziyi, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Song Hye-kyo, Huang Xiaoming and Tong Dawei.
- When was The Crossing released?
- The Crossing was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.