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The Message

2009Movie1 h 58 min

DramaThriller
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–85%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–85%

Summary

After a series of assassinations in Nanking, a Japanese spy master gathers a group of suspects in a mansion, then a tense cat-and-mouse game erupts as the Chinese agent tries to keep his or her identity a secret.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Chen Kuofu, Gao Qunshu
Written by
Chen Kuofu, Mai Jia
Produced by
Feng Xiaogang, Wang Zhong Lei, Wang Zhong Jun
Music by
Michiru Oshima

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Facts

September 22, 2009 · 1 h 58 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 22, 2009
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Box office
$35 million
Available in
1 country

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Message?"

Questions about The Message

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Message?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Message worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Message in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.