24 City (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2008, 24 City is a drama and documentary film directed by Jia Zhangke, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. 24 City chronicles the dramatic closing of a once-prosperous state-owned factory in Chengdu, southwest China and its conversion into a sprawling luxury apartment complex. Three generations, eight characters : old workers, factory executives and yuppies, their stories melt into the History of China.
Who’s in it. 24 City stars Joan Chen as Xiao Hua, Lü Liping as Hao Dali, Zhao Tao as Su Na and Chen Jianbin as Song Wei-Dong.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, 24 City has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 24 City page.
If you liked it. Fans of 24 City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 24 City (2008)?
- In US, 24 City is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 24 City worth watching?
- 24 City holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 24 City?
- 24 City stars Joan Chen, Lü Liping, Zhao Tao and Chen Jianbin.
- When was 24 City released?
- 24 City was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.