# Where to watch The Rickshaw Boy (1981) in the UK

> The Rickshaw Boy (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 47 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T06:48:15.425Z)  

## Synopsis

The Rickshaw Boy (1981) was another product of James Wong Howe’s wishes. In 1980, Yung travelled to Beijing to film retired old-time rickshaw pullers and their lives with family. The footage was juxtaposed with older footage by Howe who had gone to China in 1948 to shoot an adaptation of Lao She’s novel Rickshaw Boy. Beijing was still Peking in a way, but the times had changed.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Rickshaw Boy in the UK?**

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**Is The Rickshaw Boy on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1573215/the-rickshaw-boy-1981
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