In the Same Breath (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 2021, In the Same Breath is a documentary film directed by Nanfu Wang, running about 98 minutes. “Control the spread. Control the story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This documentary recounts the experiences of people on the ground in the earliest days of the novel coronavirus and the way two countries dealt with its initial spread, from the first days of the outbreak in Wuhan to its rampage across the United States.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, In the Same Breath has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Same Breath page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Same Breath tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Same Breath (2021)?
- In US, In the Same Breath is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Same Breath worth watching?
- In the Same Breath holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was In the Same Breath released?
- In the Same Breath was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
