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Three

2016·Movie
1h 28min

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Three fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Realising that he will be defeated in no time during a police showdown, a thug shoots himself to force the cops to cease fire and take him to the hospital. In the hospital, he claims human rights to refuse immediate treatment in order to buy time for his underlings to rescue him. The detective in charge sees through his scheme but decides to play along so as to capture his whole gang once and for all.
Tense Hospital DramaCat-and-Mouse GamePsychological ThrillerHong Kong Crime FilmMoral AmbiguityCharacter-DrivenSuspenseful PlotStrong Performances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Three

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Where can I stream Three legally?

Three is included with a subscription to Philo and Hi-YAH in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Three worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Three rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Three?

1 h 28 min

Three runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Three?

Critics81
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Three higher (81) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Three in?

cnEnglishChinese

It was made in cn, with some English, Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Three?

46AGARAUBBBOBRBSCACLCMCOCRECGB+32

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Three in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Three use?

Dead All AlongFingoreGhost AmnesiaOur Ghosts Are DifferentTomato in the MirrorTrauma-Induced AmnesiaArtifact of DoomReal After AllTogether in DeathLook Both WaysOur Ghosts Are Different

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Three, including Dead All Along, Fingore, Ghost Amnesia.