
Back to 1942
History should never be forgotten.
In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.
Where to Watch
You can check official streaming platforms for availability:
Movie Details
- Original Title: 一九四二
- Genres: War, Drama
- Release Date: 2012-11-01
- Runtime: 145 minutes
- Rating: 6.57/10 (79 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $311
- Production Companies: JCE Movies, Chongoing Film Group, Bon Voyage Film Studio, Shanghai Media Group, Zhejiang Film & Television, Hunan Broadcasting System, Anhui Broadcasting Corp., Beijing TV Station, Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Group Corporation, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Media Asia Film Production
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.6543
- Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, English
Cast & Crew

Zhang Guoli
as Fan Dianyuan

Xu Fan
as Hua Zhi

Zhang Mo
as Shuan Zhu

Zhang Hanyu
as An Ximan

Chen Daoming
as Jiang Jieshi

Adrien Brody
as Theodore Harold White

Tim Robbins
as Bishop Megan

Wang Ziwen
as Xing Xing

Fan Wei
as Lao Ma

Feng Yuanzheng
as Xia Lu
Gallery








Trailers & Clips
Back to 1942 (Yi jiu si er) (2012) Trailer
Back To 1942 (WAR Movie - Adrien Brody) - Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to 1942?▼
Back to 1942 is a War, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2012-11-01.
Who are the main actors in Back to 1942?▼
The main cast includes Zhang Guoli, Xu Fan, Zhang Mo, Zhang Hanyu, Chen Daoming, .
Where can I watch Back to 1942 online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Back to 1942 is available.
Is Back to 1942 based on a true story?▼
History should never be forgotten.
What is the IMDb rating of Back to 1942?▼
Back to 1942 has an IMDb rating of 6.57/10 based on 79 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Back to 1942?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $311 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Back to 1942?▼
The soundtrack was composed by JCE Movies, Chongoing Film Group, Bon Voyage Film Studio, Shanghai Media Group, Zhejiang Film & Television, Hunan Broadcasting System, Anhui Broadcasting Corp., Beijing TV Station, Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Group Corporation, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Media Asia Film Production. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Back to 1942 filmed?▼
Back to 1942 was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Back to 1942?▼
The total runtime of Back to 1942 is 145 minutes.
Is Back to 1942 suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Back to 1942?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Back to 1942.
Does Back to 1942 have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
Similar Movies

Kundun

House of Flying Daggers

Our Ten Years

If We Keep Talking in Summer Days

Red Corner

Cada Vez Mais Longe

Once Upon a Time in China

The Emperor and the Assassin

All the Crows in the World

Decoded

I'll Be Back

Sight

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Shanghai Express

Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl

The Last Emperor

Farewell My Concubine

Tonight and Every Night

3:10 to Yuma

The Painted Veil