The World movie poster

The World

September 1, 2004 2h 20m 6.9/10 (73 votes)

Originally released in 2004. The World is a drama film. directed by Jia Zhangke. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Zhao Tao, Cheng Taishen, and Jue Jing

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 2004 21 years ago
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Runtime 2h 20m 140 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (73 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China + 2 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Office Kitano
  • Lumen Films
  • Xstream Pictures
  • Shanghai Film Group
  • Bandai Visual
  • Tokyo FM
  • dentsu
  • TV Asahi
  • Bitters End
  • Celluloid Dreams
  • China Film Co-Production Corp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The World about?

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 securit...

Who directed The World?

The World was directed by Jia Zhangke.

How long is The World?

The World has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).

When was The World released?

The World was released on September 1, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The World?

The main cast of The World includes Zhao Tao, Cheng Taishen, Jue Jing, Jiang Zhongwei, Wang Hongwei.