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New Wave

2024Movie1 h 28 min

DocumentaryMusic
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%–
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Summary

An endearingly nostalgic exploration of the defiant Vietnamese new wave music scene, as well as a vulnerable and personal look at the filmmaker and her community’s revisiting of their unexamined past.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Crew

Directed by
Elizabeth Ai
Written by
Elizabeth Ai
Produced by
Elizabeth Ai, Rachel Sine
Music by
Greg Bernall, Chris Upton

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Facts

October 4, 2024 · 1 h 28 min · Documentary, Music

Released
October 4, 2024
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
Vietnamese
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is New Wave worth watching?"

Questions about New Wave

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is New Wave worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is New Wave okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is New Wave plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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