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Caught by the Tides Review (2024) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Jia Zhangke · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Caught by the Tides worth watching?

Yes. Caught by the Tides (2024) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%). See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

98% Editorial Rating
70% Audience snapshot · excluded
88 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
6.7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 51m
Age rating
MA 15+ (Australia) · 12 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Tao Zhao , Zhubin Li
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Also known as 风流一代 A la deriva Les Feux sauvages Levados Pelas Marés 新世紀ロマンティクス 풍류일대 風流一代 Generazione romantica

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists MUBI in India. Check local listings for your region.

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Pakistan MUBI

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Caught by the Tides worth watching?

    Yes — Caught by the Tides earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Assembled in part from two decades of Jia Zhangke's own footage, this drifting portrait of a changing China finds Tao Zhao aging alongside the country itself, lending the film an unusually lived-in melancholy.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

    What is Caught by the Tides about?

    An enduring but fragile love story shared by Qiao Qiao and Guao Bin, set in China, from the early 2000s to the present day. One...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Caught by the Tides

    Caught by the Tides (2024) Review: Two Decades in One Face

    Caught by the Tides is Jia Zhangke's drifting love story built partly from two decades of his own footage, with Zhao Tao ageing alongside a changing China.

    Yes. It is a moving, singular film for viewers who love patient, poetic cinema and Jia Zhangke's earlier work; anyone wanting a conventional plot may feel adrift.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Caught by the Tides: frequently asked questions

    Is Caught by the Tides worth watching?

    Yes. Caught by the Tides (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Caught by the Tides?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MUBI in India; MUBI in Pakistan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Caught by the Tides?

    Caught by the Tides runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

    What is Caught by the Tides rated?

    Caught by the Tides is rated MA 15+ in Australia, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Caught by the Tides?

    Caught by the Tides is directed by Jia Zhangke and stars Tao Zhao, Zhubin Li.

    What is the Metascore for Caught by the Tides?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Caught by the Tides is 88 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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