Movie

Lilting

★ 6.9(127)20141h 31m

Lilting is streaming on Criterion Channel, Sundance Now Amazon Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch Lilting

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Hong Khaou
Release date: 2014-08-08
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Stink Films

Lilting — trailer

About Lilting

Lilting is a 2014 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Hong Khaou, starring Ben Whishaw, Cheng Pei-Pei and Andrew Leung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 127 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lilting in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young man of Chinese-Cambodian descent dies, leaving behind his isolated mother and his lover of four years. Though the two don't share a language, they grow close through their grief.

Cast

Ben Whishaw

Richard

Cheng Pei-Pei

Junn

Andrew Leung

Kai

Morven Christie

Margaret

Naomi Yang

Vann

Peter Bowles

Alan

Shane Salter

Café Customer

Leila Wong

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Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lilting in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Lilting on Criterion Channel, Sundance Now Amazon Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Lilting on Netflix?+

Lilting is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel, Sundance Now Amazon Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel.

How long is Lilting?+

Lilting has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Lilting?+

Lilting stars Ben Whishaw, Cheng Pei-Pei, Andrew Leung, Morven Christie and Naomi Yang.

When did Lilting come out?+

Lilting is a 2014 movie directed by Hong Khaou.

What genre is Lilting?+

Lilting is Drama film.

Who directed Lilting?+

Lilting was directed by Hong Khaou.