Living the Land (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2025, Living the Land is a drama and comedy film directed by Huo Meng, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. With both parents working far away, ten-year-old Chuang is being raised by extended family in his home village, where thousands of years of rural tradition collide with the socio-economic changes of China in the early 1990s.
Who’s in it. Living the Land stars Wang Shang as Xu Chuang, Zhang Chuwen as Li Xiuying, Zhang Yanrong as Mrs. Li-Wang and Zhang Caixia as Sun Guilan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Living the Land has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Living the Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of Living the Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Living the Land (2025)?
- In US, Living the Land is available to 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 Living the Land worth watching?
- Living the Land holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Living the Land?
- Living the Land stars Wang Shang, Zhang Chuwen, Zhang Yanrong, Zhang Caixia and Cao Lingzhi.
- When was Living the Land released?
- Living the Land was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.