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Shower

1999Movie1 h 32 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes87%91%

A wholesome, cathartic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

An aged father and his younger, mentally challenged son have been working hard every day to keep the bathhouse running for a motley group of regular customers. When his elder son, who left years ago to seek his fortune in the southern city of Shenzhen, abruptly returns one day, it once again puts under stress the long-broken father-son ties. Presented as a light-hearted comedy, Shower explores the value of family, friendship, and tradition.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Bathhouse Culture
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Comedy-Drama
  • Tradition vs. Modernity
  • Beijing Setting
  • Emotional Connection
  • Humanistic Storytelling
  • Cultural Exploration

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Zhang Yang
Written by
Liu Fendou, Diao Yinan, Xin Huo
Produced by
Peter Loehr
Music by
Ye Xiaogang

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Facts

September 13, 1999 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
September 13, 1999
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
English, Spanish
Made in
China

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Shower worth watching?"

Questions about Shower

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Shower worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Shower okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Shower make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Is Shower plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Shower in English?

ChineseEnglishSpanish

No, it was made in Chinese, with some English and Spanish.