Movie

Not One Less

“In her village, she was the teacher. In the city, she discovered how much she had to learn.”

★ 7.5(193)19991h 46m

Not One Less is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Not One Less

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Good to know

Director: Zhang Yimou
Release date: 1999-10-30
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Guangxi Film Studio

Not One Less — trailer

About Not One Less

Not One Less is a 1999 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Wei Minzhi, Zhang Huike and Tian Zhenda. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 193 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Not One Less in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.

Cast

Wei Minzhi

Zhang Huike

Tian Zhenda

Village Chief

Gao Enman

Teacher Gao

Sun Zhimei

Feng Yuying

TV Receptionist

Li Fanfan

TV Host

Zhang Yichang

Mr. Zhang

Zhanqing Xu

Brick Factory Owner

Liu Hanzhi

Zhang Huike's Mother

Ma Guolin

Bus Station Man

Wu Wanlu

TV Station Manager

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Not One Less in Canada?+

In Canada, Not One Less is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Not One Less on Netflix?+

Not One Less is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Not One Less?+

Not One Less has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Not One Less?+

Not One Less stars Wei Minzhi, Zhang Huike, Tian Zhenda, Gao Enman and Sun Zhimei.

When did Not One Less come out?+

Not One Less is a 1999 movie directed by Zhang Yimou.

What genre is Not One Less?+

Not One Less is Drama film.

Who directed Not One Less?+

Not One Less was directed by Zhang Yimou.