Movie

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

★ 7.1(95)20051h 49m

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Israel. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Zhang Yimou
Release date: 2005-12-22
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $3,752,325
Budget: $7,500,000
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Zhang Yimou Studio

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles — trailer

About Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is a 2005 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima and Kiichi Nakai. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 95 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Takada, a Japanese fisherman has been estranged from his son for many years, but when the son is diagnosed with terminal cancer his daughter-in-law, Rie, summons him to the hospital. Through a series of obstacles and relationships, he is brought unexpectedly closer to both an understanding of himself and of his son.

Cast

Ken Takakura

Gou-ichi Takata

Shinobu Terajima

Rie Takata

Kiichi Nakai

Kenichi Takata (voice)

Ken Nakamoto

Electrician

Li Jia-Min

Li Jiamin

Jiang Wen

Jasmine

Lin Qiu

Lingo

Themes & keywords

estranged fatherfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles in Israel?+

In Israel, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles on Netflix?+

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?+

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?+

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles stars Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima, Kiichi Nakai, Ken Nakamoto and Li Jia-Min.

When did Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles come out?+

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is a 2005 movie directed by Zhang Yimou.

What genre is Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?+

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is Drama film.

Who directed Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles?+

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles was directed by Zhang Yimou.