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CJ7

2008·Movie
1h 28min·PG
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic465.0Rotten Tomatoes49%52%
IMDb6.4Metacritic465.0Rotten Tomatoes49%52%

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family, growing up, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

It's out of this world.

A poor construction worker, who struggles to keep his son in private school, mistakes an orb he finds in a junkjard for a toy which proves to be much, much more once the young boy starts to play with it.
Heartwarming Sci-Fi ComedyFamily BondsPoverty & Class ThemesChildhood WonderCGI Creature FeatureEmotional & HumorousUnderdog StoryFather-Son RelationshipContemporary Social Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Chow, Yeung Lun, Teresa Lee
Written by:
Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang, Stephen Chow, Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu
Produced by:
Stephen Chow, Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu, Han Sanping
Composed by:
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about CJ7

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream CJ7 legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is CJ7 worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is CJ7 rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is CJ7?

1 h 28 min

CJ7 runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on CJ7?

Critics48
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see CJ7 much the same way.

Was CJ7 a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$47 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is CJ7 in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch CJ7?

82AEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBYBZCA+68

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for CJ7 in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does CJ7 use?

Abhorrent AdmirerLove DodecahedronMechanical LifeformsShout-OutGonkHeroic SacrificeCow ToolsOff-the-Shelf FXPerpetual PovertyVocal DissonanceLove at First PunchAll Just a Dreamand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for CJ7, including Abhorrent Admirer, Love Dodecahedron, Mechanical Lifeforms.