Caught by the Tides (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2025, Caught by the Tides is a drama film directed by Jia Zhangke, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.
Who’s in it. Caught by the Tides stars Zhao Tao as Qiao Qiao, Zhubin Li as Guo Bin, Pan Jianlin as Lao Pan and Zhou Lan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Caught by the Tides has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 Caught by the Tides page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caught by the Tides tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caught by the Tides (2025)?
- In US, Caught by the Tides is available to stream on Criterion 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 Caught by the Tides worth watching?
- Caught by the Tides holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caught by the Tides?
- Caught by the Tides stars Zhao Tao, Zhubin Li, Pan Jianlin, Zhou Lan and Zhou You.
- When was Caught by the Tides released?
- Caught by the Tides was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.