Rickshaw Boy (1982) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Rickshaw Boy (1982) in the UK

Name: Rickshaw Boy
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982-01-01
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Guan Zongxiang, Siqin Gaowa, Zhang Fengyi, Yan Bide, Xin Yin

Rickshaw Boy (1982) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Xiang Zi is a rickshaw boy who has always had a desire to excel and a thirst for freedom. He married Hu Niu who died of dystocia later. After her death, another girl, Xiao Fuzi, falls in love with Xiang Zi but they are separated by poverty. Xiang Zi works very hard in order to change his life, only to find that Xiao Fuzi is dead just as he begins to be hopeful for their future. Finally, Xiang Zi, an unflinching man, surrenders to that dark society.

Film
1982
117 min
★ 8.2/10 TMDB
Drama

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DirectorLing Zifeng

WriterLing Zifeng

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