Not One Less

1999·Movie
1h 46min·G
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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Not One Less fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome8
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

In her village, she was the teacher. In the city, she discovered how much she had to learn.

Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.
Chinese CinemaSocial RealismEducationalComing-of-AgeRural ChinaSubstitute TeacherWholesomeHumanistic90s China

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Not One Less

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Where can I stream Not One Less legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Not One Less worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Not One Less rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Not One Less?

1 h 46 min

Not One Less runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Not One Less?

Critics85
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Not One Less much the same way.

What language is Not One Less in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Not One Less?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Not One Less in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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