# Where to watch Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang (2016) in the UK

> Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 100 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.9/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T17:40:38.580Z)  

## Synopsis

Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke returns to the shooting locations of his films, along with his actors, friends and close collaborators. Jia recalls the inspiration sources for his movies, such as Platform, Still Life and A Touch of Sin. The film is the memory of a filmmaker and of a country in convulsion, China, which reveals itself little by little.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/299751-jia-zhangke-um-homem-de-fenyang/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang for free in the UK?**

Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/299751/jia-zhangke-a-guy-from-fenyang-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/dwqQNXIDs59sQPWPB6H98rGMyrQ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/299751/jia-zhangke-a-guy-from-fenyang-2016.json

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