Where to watch The Herdsman in Canada
The Herdsman isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 23 June 2026.
About The Herdsman
The Herdsman is a 1982 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Xie Jin, starring Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao and Cong Shan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Herdsman in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
In 1980, Xu Jingshan, a wealthy Chinese-American businessman returns to China to find his son, Xu Lingjun, whom he had abandoned over 30 years earlier. Labeled a rightist because of his capitalist father, Lingjun has been forced to live as a humble herdsman on the grasslands. His bitter life has been transformed by a happy marriage to the wise and beautiful Xiuzhi, and more recently by his rehabilitation by the Party. When he goes to Beijing for their reunion, he discovers his father wants him to work for his chemical company in San Francisco. Lingjun tells the story of his life to his father, as he ponders his future.
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Where can I watch The Herdsman in Canada?+
The Herdsman is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is The Herdsman on Netflix?+
The Herdsman is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The Herdsman?+
The Herdsman has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in The Herdsman?+
The Herdsman stars Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao, Cong Shan, Liu Qiong and Niu Ben.
When did The Herdsman come out?+
The Herdsman is a 1982 movie directed by Xie Jin.
What genre is The Herdsman?+
The Herdsman is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed The Herdsman?+
The Herdsman was directed by Xie Jin.
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