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7 Faces of Dr. Lao

1964Movie1 h 40 minNR

Family
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes88%78%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes88%78%

Summary

An old Chinese man rides into the town of Abalone, Arizona and changes it forever, as the citizens see themselves reflected in the mirror of Lao's mysterious circus of mythical beasts.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
George Pal
Written by
Charles Beaumont, Charles G. Finney
Produced by
George Pal
Music by
Leigh Harline

Everyone

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Facts

March 18, 1964 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
March 18, 1964
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Fantasy, Family, Western, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
29 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?"

Questions about 7 Faces of Dr. Lao

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?

In the United States, you can rent or buy 7 Faces of Dr. Lao from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is 7 Faces of Dr. Lao worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is 7 Faces of Dr. Lao okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will 7 Faces of Dr. Lao make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.