The World(2004)
世界
The World Synopsis
At Beijing World Park, a bizarre cross-pollination of Las Vegas and Epcot Center where visitors can interact with famous international monuments without ever leaving the city’s suburbs, a security guard betrays his dancer girlfriend by pursuing another woman.
The World (2004) is a drama film directed by Jia Zhangke, released on September 1, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Zhao Tao, Cheng Taishen, Jue Jing and Jiang Zhongwei. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Jia Zhangke
- Writers:
- Jia Zhangke
- Producers:
- Chow Keung, Shôzô Ichiyama, Hengameh Panahi
- Cinematographer:
- Nelson Yu Lik-wai
- Composer:
- Lim Giong
- Production:
- Office Kitano, Lumen Films, Xstream Pictures, Shanghai Film Group, Bandai Visual, Tokyo FM, dentsu, TV Asahi, Bitters End, Celluloid Dreams, China Film Co-Production
- Status:
- Released
The World (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The World before you stream it.
The World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zhao Tao
as Tao
Cheng Taishen
as Taisheng
- Jue Jing
Jue Jing
as Wei
Jiang Zhongwei
as Niu
Wang Hongwei
as Sanlai
Liang Jingdong
as Tao's Ex-boyfriend
- Huang Yiqun
Huang Yiqun
as Qun
Shuai Ji
as Erxiao
- Wan Xiang
Wan Xiang
as Youyou
- Alla Shcherbakova
Alla Shcherbakova
as Anna
Han Sanming
as Sanming
Wang Xiaoshuai
Key crew
Directed by Jia Zhangke, written by Jia Zhangke, produced by Chow Keung, Shôzô Ichiyama and Hengameh Panahi.
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The World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 79 ratings.
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The World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The World online?
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The World (2004) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The World?
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The main cast of The World (2004) includes Zhao Tao, Cheng Taishen, Jue Jing, Jiang Zhongwei and Wang Hongwei. The film was directed by Jia Zhangke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World released?
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The World was released on September 1, 2004 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is The World worth watching?
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The World (2004) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The World?
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Yes. The official The World trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.