Unknown Pleasures (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2002, Unknown Pleasures is a comedy and drama film directed by Jia Zhangke, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Three disaffected youths live in Datong in 2001, part of the new "Birth Control" generation. Fed on a steady diet of popular culture, both Western and Chinese, the characters of Unknown Pleasures represent a new breed in the People's Republic of China, one detached from reality through the screen of media and the internet.
Who’s in it. Unknown Pleasures stars Wei Wei Zhao as Bin Bin, Qiong Wu as Xiao Ji, Zhao Tao as Qiao Qiao and Qing Feng as Yuan Yuan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Unknown Pleasures has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unknown Pleasures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unknown Pleasures tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unknown Pleasures (2002)?
- In US, Unknown Pleasures is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Unknown Pleasures worth watching?
- Unknown Pleasures holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unknown Pleasures?
- Unknown Pleasures stars Wei Wei Zhao, Qiong Wu, Zhao Tao, Qing Feng and Wang Hongwei.
- When was Unknown Pleasures released?
- Unknown Pleasures was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.