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Caught by the Tides

2024Movie1 h 51 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Jia Zhangke
Music by
Lim Giong

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Facts

November 22, 2024 · 1 h 51 min · Drama

Released
November 22, 2024
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, France, Japan
Box office
$254
Available in
15 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Caught by the Tides?"

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Where can I stream Caught by the Tides?

In the United States, Caught by the Tides streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Caught by the Tides worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Caught by the Tides good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Caught by the Tides plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Caught by the Tides in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.