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Gorgeous

1999·Movie
2h 1min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

She wanted adventure. In Hong Kong she found her match.

When Ah Bu, a girl from a small fishing town in Taiwan, finds a glass bottle with a romantic message, she travels to Hong Kong to find her prince charming. As it turns out, her prince charming, Albert, happens to be gay. But all is not lost when Ah Bu meets the dashing Chi Wu. Meanwhile, Ah Bu's boyfriend from Taiwan comes looking for her, as the action and romance follow Ah Bu back to Taiwan.
Romantic ComedyJackie Chan ActionFish-Out-of-Water StoryContemporary Hong KongLighthearted FunCharismatic PerformancesFeel-Good RomanceHumorous MisunderstandingsWholesome Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gorgeous

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gorgeous legally?

Gorgeous is included with a subscription to Brew and Darkroom in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Brew. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gorgeous worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gorgeous rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Gorgeous?

2 h 1 min

Gorgeous runs 2 h 1 min.

What language is Gorgeous in?

cnEnglish

It was made in cn, with some English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan.

In how many countries can I watch Gorgeous?

22AEATAUBYCACHDEGBHKIDIEINJPKR+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gorgeous in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gorgeous use?

Actor AllusionAll the Good Men Are GayArrogant Kung-Fu GuyButt-MonkeyPrefers Going BarefootConvenient Escape BoatUnderwater KissDance BattlerFanserviceTechnician vs. PerformerSexy Backless OutfitNixon Maskand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Gorgeous, including Actor Allusion, All the Good Men Are Gay, Arrogant Kung-Fu Guy.