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The Bullet Vanishes

2012Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

Mystery
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes92%71%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes92%71%

Summary

One rainy night in an arms factory near Shanghai, a young female worker accused of stealing a box of bullets from the ruthless Boss Ding is violently killed in a game of Russian roulette.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Lo Chi-Leung
Written by
Yeung Sin-ling, Lo Chi-Leung
Produced by
Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Mandy Law-Huang
Music by
Teddy Robin, Tommy Wai Kai-Leung

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Facts

August 14, 2012 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
August 14, 2012
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Mystery
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
cn
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
34 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bullet Vanishes?"

Questions about The Bullet Vanishes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bullet Vanishes?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Bullet Vanishes worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is there a sequel to The Bullet Vanishes?

  1. The Bullet Vanishes (2012)
  2. The Vanished Murderer (2015)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Vanished Murderer (2015).

Is The Bullet Vanishes okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Bullet Vanishes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was The Bullet Vanishes a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.

Is The Bullet Vanishes in English?

Chinesecn

No, it was made in Chinese, with some cn.