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Saving Face

2004Movie1 h 37 minR

ComedyRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic657.1Rotten Tomatoes88%88%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

A romantic comedy about right, wrong and everything in between.

A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

Feels like

  • Chinese-American Culture
  • Lesbian Romance
  • Generational Conflict
  • Cultural Expectations
  • Family Drama
  • Secret Relationships
  • Warm & Heartfelt
  • Coming-of-Age
  • NYC Setting

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Alice Wu
Written by
Alice Wu
Produced by
Will Smith, James Lassiter, Teddy Zee
Music by
Anton Sanko

Everyone

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Facts

September 12, 2004 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
September 12, 2004
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Soap Within a Show, Token White, Trailers Always Spoil +9

  • Soap Within a Show
  • Token White
  • Trailers Always Spoil
  • Queer Romance
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • May–December Romance
  • Practically Different Generations
  • Law of Inverse Fertility
  • Coming-Out Story
  • Disposable Fiancé
  • Absurdly Elderly Mother
  • Bilingual Dialogue

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Saving Face?"

Questions about Saving Face

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saving Face?

fuboTVThe RokuHowdy

In the United States, Saving Face streams on fuboTV and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Saving Face worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Saving Face okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Saving Face good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Saving Face make me laugh?

Light

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

Was Saving Face a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 49% of its budget.

What tropes does Saving Face use?

Soap Within a ShowToken WhiteTrailers Always SpoilQueer RomanceFreeze-Frame BonusMay–December RomancePractically Different GenerationsLaw of Inverse FertilityComing-Out StoryDisposable FiancéAbsurdly Elderly MotherBilingual Dialogueand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Soap Within a Show, Token White, and Trailers Always Spoil.