Caught by the Tides
Directed by Jia Zhangke
Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.
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Top cast
Zhao Tao
Qiao Qiao
Zhubin Li
Guo Bin
Pan Jianlin
Lao Pan
Zhou Lan
Zhou You
Xiao Zhou
Ren Ke
Square Singer
Mao Tao
Square Singer
Liang Jingdong
Wei Wei Zhao
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Caught by the Tides online?
As of September 2, 2026, Caught by the Tides is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Caught by the Tides on Netflix?
No — Caught by the Tides is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Criterion Channel and Kanopy instead.
Can I rent or buy Caught by the Tides online?
Yes. In United States, Caught by the Tides can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Caught by the Tides?
As of September 2, 2026, Caught by the Tides is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 2, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
