Beijing Flickers (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, Beijing Flickers is a comedy and drama film directed by Zhang Yuan, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Beijing is happening these days, but not everyone is living the golden life. Dumped, fired, evicted and abandoned by everyone (including his dog), a down-on-his-luck man finds solace with a circle of equally ill-fated friends, in this touching and lighthearted drama from independent Chinese auteur Zhang Yuan (Beijing Bastards). (TIFF.)
Who’s in it. Beijing Flickers stars Duan Bowen as San Bao, Li Xinyun as Youzi, Vivien Han as Su Mo and Lü Yulai as Wang Ming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Beijing Flickers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beijing Flickers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beijing Flickers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beijing Flickers (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beijing Flickers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beijing Flickers worth watching?
- Beijing Flickers holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beijing Flickers?
- Beijing Flickers stars Duan Bowen, Li Xinyun, Vivien Han, Lü Yulai and Shishi.
- When was Beijing Flickers released?
- Beijing Flickers was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.