The Hedgehog

2024·Movie
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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The Hedgehog fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some absurdist humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

How does a “mental patient” live in a normal world? Wang Zhantuan (Ge You) is a strange man in the world, occasionally crazy and eccentric, but uniquely sane. Zhou Zheng (Wang Junkai), a sensitive and silent teenager who is self-absorbed due to his stutter, but has a silent backbone. The two misfits make a big family headache and farce ...... This movie is adapted from the short story “Immortal Disease” written by Zheng Zhi.
Mental HealthCharacter StudyMisfitsEccentric CharactersPsychological DramaSocial CommentaryFamily DynamicsContemporary China

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Hedgehog

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Where can I stream The Hedgehog legally?

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Is The Hedgehog worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hedgehog?

Critics88
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Hedgehog higher (88) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Hedgehog in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch The Hedgehog?

6HKIDMYPHSGTW

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hedgehog in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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