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My Schoolmate, the Barbarian

2001Movie1 h 34 min

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–39%

A violent, fast-paced action movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Story

No class. No teacher. All fights.

A brainy private school student is transferred to a far less elite institution, where he must fend off classmates who settle scores with fistfights.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Cinema
  • School Life
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Fish-Out-of-Water
  • Late 90s Nostalgia
  • Friendship
  • Underdog Story

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Wong Jing, Billy Chung Siu-hung
Written by
Wong Jing
Produced by
Wong Jing

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 24, 2001 · 1 h 34 min · Violence

Released
August 24, 2001
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
40 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Schoolmate, the Barbarian?"

Questions about My Schoolmate, the Barbarian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Schoolmate, the Barbarian?

In the United States, you can rent or buy My Schoolmate, the Barbarian from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is My Schoolmate, the Barbarian worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.8).

Is My Schoolmate, the Barbarian okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will My Schoolmate, the Barbarian make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch My Schoolmate, the Barbarian?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is My Schoolmate, the Barbarian in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.