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As Tears Go By

1988Movie1 h 38 min

CrimeDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic677.2Rotten Tomatoes85%68%

A violent, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Gangster Film
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Crime Drama
  • Loyalty and Betrayal
  • Stylish Visuals
  • Brotherhood
  • Tragic Fate
  • Social Commentary
  • Intense Performances

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Wong Kar-wai
Written by
Wong Kar-wai, Jeffrey Lau
Produced by
Alan Tang Kwong-Wing
Music by
Teddy Robin, Danny Chung Ting-Yat

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Facts

June 9, 1988 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
June 9, 1988
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$1 million
Available in
22 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream As Tears Go By?"

Questions about As Tears Go By

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Where can I stream As Tears Go By?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, As Tears Go By streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is As Tears Go By worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 67).

Is As Tears Go By good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is As Tears Go By in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.