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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. 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 United States — 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 United States?+

In United States, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 United States 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.