The Time to Live and the Time to Die
1985, Chinese. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
An autobiographical film based on Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien's memories of his youth growing up in Taiwan after emigrating from mainland China.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Time to Live and the Time to Die isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 August 1985.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 August 1985
- Original title
- 童年往事
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-wen
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The Time to Live and the Time to Die: quick answers
Is The Time to Live and the Time to Die worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
The Time to Live and the Time to Die runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does The Time to Live and the Time to Die have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Time to Live and the Time to Die. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Time to Live and the Time to Die parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Time to Live and the Time to Die is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Time to Live and the Time to Die on?
The Time to Live and the Time to Die isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 August 1985. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
If you liked The Time to Live and the Time to Die, try The Glass Castle, Boyhood, Taipei Story.
Who directed The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
The Time to Live and the Time to Die (1985) was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and stars Yu An-shun, Tien Feng, Mei Fang.