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Rice

1995·Movie
1h 50min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

History, the mind, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Shot in 1995, but banned until 2004, this is an adaptation of Su Tong's novel about a shrewd amoral country boy who arrives in the big city in the 1930s and works at a rice emporium.. Initially pushed around, he learns the ropes in his new environment quickly, eventually climbing to the position of boss by marrying the daughter of the house.
Chinese Historical DramaSocial RealismPower StruggleAmoral ProtagonistPsychological ThrillerClass ConflictFamily FeudsGritty NarrativeBanned Cinema

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Is Rice worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rice rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Rice?

1 h 50 min

Rice runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is Rice in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.