Aftershock (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2010, Aftershock is a drama film directed by Feng Xiaogang, running about 135 minutes. “23 seconds, 32 years.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The epic story of a family separated as a result of the Great Tangshan Earthquake of 1976. Based on the Tangshan Earthquake in 1976 that took the lives of 240,000 people.
Who’s in it. Aftershock stars Xu Fan as Li Yuan Ni, Zhang Jingchu as Fang Deng, Wang Ziwen as Xiao He and Chen Daoming as Wang Deqing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Aftershock has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $100.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aftershock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aftershock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aftershock (2010)?
- In GB, Aftershock is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aftershock worth watching?
- Aftershock holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Aftershock?
- Aftershock stars Xu Fan, Zhang Jingchu, Wang Ziwen, Chen Daoming and Jerry Lee.
- When was Aftershock released?
- Aftershock was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.
