Preparation for the Next Life (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2025, Preparation for the Next Life is a drama and romance film directed by Bing Liu, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Aishe, a Uyghur woman trained by her military father, migrates to New York City where she finds herself laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens. She fatefully encounters Skinner, a young American soldier who has just returned from three tours in the Middle East. While falling in love, they discover the possibility of a better life together than the ones they believed they were destined to live alone.
Who’s in it. Preparation for the Next Life stars Sebiye Behtiyar as Aishe, Fred Hechinger as Skinner, Landyn Lu as Munro and Ella Rouwen Chen as Chen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Preparation for the Next Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and 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 Preparation for the Next Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Preparation for the Next Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Preparation for the Next Life (2025)?
- In US, Preparation for the Next Life is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ 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 Preparation for the Next Life worth watching?
- Preparation for the Next Life holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Preparation for the Next Life?
- Preparation for the Next Life stars Sebiye Behtiyar, Fred Hechinger, Landyn Lu, Ella Rouwen Chen and B. Todd Johnston.
- When was Preparation for the Next Life released?
- Preparation for the Next Life was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.