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Suzhou River

2000Movie1 h 23 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

After getting out of prison, small-time crook Mardar stumbles upon a woman who looks exactly like his long-lost lover, who he attempted to kidnap 3 years ago.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Lou Ye
Written by
Lou Ye

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Facts

April 4, 2000 · 1 h 23 min · Sexual Content

Released
April 4, 2000
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Germany
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Am I Just a Toy to You?, Anachronic Order, Bookends +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Suzhou River?"

Questions about Suzhou River

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Where can I stream Suzhou River?

In the United States, Suzhou River streams on Strand Releasing, 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 21 other countries.

Is Suzhou River worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Suzhou River good for date night?

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

Can I half-watch Suzhou River?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 7 for complexity.

Is Suzhou River in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.