Lonely City (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2025, Lonely City is a drama film directed by Gao Zhidan, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Taxi driver Zhang Zhiyong roams the city, picking up a diverse range of passengers. Among them is a woman from out of town looking for her husband, a young internet celebrity searching for her father, and a security guard scattering his father's ashes into the river. Each passenger carries their own unspoken loneliness, and Zhang Zhiyong has his own story as well. His taxi is a journey through life itself.
Who’s in it. Lonely City stars Yu Pengfei as Zhang Zhiyong, Gao Yun as He Xi and Yihong Ou as Xiaowu.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Lonely City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lonely City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lonely City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lonely City (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lonely City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lonely City worth watching?
- Lonely City holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lonely City?
- Lonely City stars Yu Pengfei, Gao Yun and Yihong Ou.
- When was Lonely City released?
- Lonely City was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.