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The Birth of New China

1989Movie2 h 43 min

DramaHistory
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

An epic, cathartic history movie about history and politics, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

In the spring and summer of 1949, the People's Liberation Army launched an offensive under the orders of Mao Zedong and Zhu De, they crossed the Yangtze River and Nanjing was liberated on April 23 which signaled the fall of the KMT regime, Chiang Kai-Shek fled to Taiwan; on October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong standing on the rostrum of Tiananmen, solemnly declared the foundation of the People's Republic of China.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Warfare & Conflict
  • Political History
  • Nationalistic Narrative
  • Biographical Account
  • Grand Scale Production
  • Transformative Period
  • Propaganda Film
  • Triumphant Story
  • Educational History

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Xiao Guiyun, Li Qiankuan
Written by
Zhang Tianmin, Zhang Xiaotian

Everyone

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Facts

September 21, 1989 · 2 h 43 min · Violence

Released
September 21, 1989
Runtime
2 h 43 min
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Birth of New China worth watching?"

Questions about The Birth of New China

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Birth of New China worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6).

Is The Birth of New China okay for kids?

Violence

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

Is The Birth of New China in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.