Game of Identity (2026): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2026, Game of Identity is a mystery and crime film directed by Cheng Liang, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. The story tells the story of Liu Quan Long, a lowly born and independent struggling young man who got the opportunity to exchange his life with a boy from another class in a famous university. Unexpectedly, what was waiting for him was a thrilling game. Liu Quan Long is an impoverished young man who can't afford to go to university but has a great talent. Before meeting Chen Lun, he was an Internet cafe administrator outside the university who would never be noticed. Chen Lun has a distinguished family and studied at an elite university just across the street from an internet cafe, but he had no intention of going to school. In order to cope with his parents abroad, he offered Liu Quan Long an invitation to the game of "identity exchange" and asked Liu Quan Long to replace him.

Who’s in it. Game of Identity stars Peng Yuchang as 刘全龙, Ding Yuxi as 陈伦, Heliao Lüyun and Rebecca Li, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Game of Identity has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Game of Identity page.

If you liked it. Fans of Game of Identity tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.