Running Like a Shooting Star (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Running Like a Shooting Star is a drama series.

What it’s about. Qi Tian, a sprinting prodigy with "golden ankles," gave up sprinting for various reasons but returned to the track after entering Xinghe University under the guidance of his senior, Xue Yiran. Together with a group of like-minded friends, they train and compete, gradually overcoming their fear of the racetrack and rediscovering their past hobbies and dreams.

Who’s in it. Running Like a Shooting Star stars Gan Wangxing as Qi Tian, Jin Xiao as Xue Yiran, Mai Wulan as Ai Zi Ji and Zhao Zhenhua as Wu Tianfu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Running Like a Shooting Star sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running Like a Shooting Star page.

If you liked it. Fans of Running Like a Shooting Star tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.