Useless is streaming on Watcha in South Korea, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
Where to watch Useless
🇰🇷 South Korea
Good to know
- Director
- Jia Zhangke
- Release date
- 2008-02-06
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Language
- Cantonese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Studio
- China Film Association
About Useless
Useless is a 2008 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Jia Zhangke, starring Ma Ke. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Useless in South Korea — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Observations of three varied corners of China’s garment industry: workers in a large-scale production line factory; a designer who rallies against the mass-machine-production of clothes and has created the eponymous hand-made collection called ‘Useless’ (Wuyong) for Paris Fashion Week; and finally the simple life of increasingly out-of-work tailors in small town Fengdang.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Useless in South Korea?+
In South Korea, you can stream Useless on Watcha. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies.
Is Useless on Netflix?+
Useless is not on Netflix in South Korea right now, but you can stream it on Watcha.
How long is Useless?+
Useless has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Who stars in Useless?+
Useless stars Ma Ke.
When did Useless come out?+
Useless is a 2008 movie directed by Jia Zhangke.
What genre is Useless?+
Useless is Documentary film.
Who directed Useless?+
Useless was directed by Jia Zhangke.
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