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The Last Tycoon

2012Movie1 h 58 minNR

DramaHistory
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–61%

A thrilling, violent drama movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Loyalty At All Costs

Cheng, a young man who is set up by the chief of police, must leave the life he knows and Qiu, the woman he loves, to start again. After escaping prison Cheng quickly and violently moves his way up the ladder of Shanghais criminal underworld to become on the most powerful mob bosses in Shanghais history. But fame and notoriety take their toll when Cheng finds himself stuck between the looming Japanese army and the scheming local secret service. Matters are only made worse when he bumps into the love of his life QIU, along with her writer husband. Will love re-kindle in the dusk of an era?

Feels like

  • Shanghai Gangster Epic
  • Historical Crime Drama
  • Betrayal and Redemption
  • Love in Wartime
  • Complex Moral Ambiguity
  • Action & Intrigue
  • Period Piece
  • Cinematically Lavish
  • Nostalgic Tone

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Wong Jing
Written by
Wong Jing, Manfred Wong Man-chun, Lui Koon-Nam
Produced by
Andrew Lau Wai-keung, Connie Wong Nga-Lam
Music by
Comfort Chan, Yu-Peng Chen

Everyone

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Facts

December 22, 2012 · 1 h 58 min · NR

Released
December 22, 2012
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

Frame-Up, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Evil Mentor +9

  • Frame-Up
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Evil Mentor
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • Almost Dead Guy
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Neighbourhood-Friendly Gangsters
  • The Gentleman or the Scoundrel
  • Distressed Dude
  • Blood-Stained Glass Windows
  • Anachronic Order
  • We Can Rule Together

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Tycoon?"

Questions about The Last Tycoon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Tycoon?

PrimePluto TVHi-YAHPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Last Tycoon streams on Prime and Hi-YAH, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Last Tycoon worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Last Tycoon good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Last Tycoon in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does The Last Tycoon use?

Frame-UpVery Loosely Based on a True StoryEvil MentorStar-Crossed LoversAlmost Dead GuyRoaring Rampage of RevengeNeighbourhood-Friendly GangstersThe Gentleman or the ScoundrelDistressed DudeBlood-Stained Glass WindowsAnachronic OrderWe Can Rule Togetherand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Frame-Up, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, and Evil Mentor.