The Sparring Partner fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.
Tense and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Some dark humor and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind
Standout performances and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout editing
Tense and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Sparring Partner is tense and violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Some dark humor and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor and sharp wit.
Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind
Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and the mind. It leaves some questions open.
Standout performances and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
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Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.
Overall: Similar vibe.
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The Sparring Partner is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.
2 h 15 min
The Sparring Partner runs 2 h 15 min.
Not quite. Critics rate The Sparring Partner higher (100) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.
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7.2
