Old Well (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Old Well is a drama film directed by Wu Tian-Ming, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. A married village worker teams up with an old girlfriend to try to dig a well for his water-starved village. The well collapses and they are trapped. Their enforced confinement leads to them exploring their feelings for each other and those around them.
Who’s in it. Old Well stars Zhang Yimou, Lü Liping, Xingli Niu and Yujing Liang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Old Well has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old Well page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Well tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Well (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old Well change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old Well worth watching?
- Old Well holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Old Well?
- Old Well stars Zhang Yimou, Lü Liping, Xingli Niu, Yujing Liang and Ding Weimin.
- When was Old Well released?
- Old Well was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.