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Three Times

2005Movie2 h 10 min

DramaRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic827.9Rotten Tomatoes86%71%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic827.9Rotten Tomatoes86%71%

Summary

In three separate segments, set respectively in 1966, 1911, and 2005, three love stories unfold between three sets of characters, under three different periods of Taiwanese history and governance.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Comfort watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Written by
Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen
Produced by
Huang Wen-ying, Liao Ching-sung, Chang Hua-Fu
Music by
Lim Giong

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Facts

October 27, 2005 · 2 h 10 min · Sexual Content

Released
October 27, 2005
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Taiwan, France
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Love Triangle, Anachronic Order, Umbrella of Togetherness +6

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Three Times worth watching?"

Questions about Three Times

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Three Times worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Three Times good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Three Times in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.