Youth (Hard Times) (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2025, Youth (Hard Times) is a documentary film directed by Wang Bing, running about 227 minutes.
What it’s about. In this enveloping second part of the Youth trilogy, shot between 2015 and 2019, Wang Bing deepens his vérité portrait of a generation struggling to survive on meager wages amidst a nation’s economic expansion, emphasizing the distrustful, increasingly combative relationship between workers and management.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Youth (Hard Times) sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Youth (Hard Times) page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Youth (Hard Times) (2025)?
- In US, Youth (Hard Times) is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Youth (Hard Times) worth watching?
- Youth (Hard Times) holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Youth (Hard Times) released?
- Youth (Hard Times) was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 227 minutes.