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Saving Mr. Wu

2015·Movie
1h 46min
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%68%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

How much is your life worth?

Mr. Wu, a Hong Kong movie star, is kidnapped in Beijing by Zhang Hua's gang. The police quickly form a task force and begin the search, ignoring that detectives in charge have only twenty hours before the deadline.
Kidnapping ThrillerBeijing CrimeTicking ClockPolice InvestigationHong Kong Movie StarIntense SuspenseCriminal UnderworldCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Ding Sheng
Written by:
Ding Sheng
Produced by:
Jessica Chan Pui-Wah, Ding Sheng, Preston Lee
Composed by:
Loudboy, Liu Yuting, Wang Gang

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Saving Mr. Wu

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Where can I stream Saving Mr. Wu legally?

PrimeHooplaAsianCrushHi-YAHPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeCineverse

Saving Mr. Wu is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and AsianCrush. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Saving Mr. Wu worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Saving Mr. Wu rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Saving Mr. Wu?

1 h 46 min

Saving Mr. Wu runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Saving Mr. Wu based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Saving Mr. Wu?

Critics100
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Saving Mr. Wu higher (100) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Saving Mr. Wu in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch Saving Mr. Wu?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Saving Mr. Wu in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.