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The Wasted Times

2016·Movie
2h 3min·NR
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes33%75%
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes33%75%

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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8

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About

Shanghai gangsters grapple with lust and loyalty on the eve of war with Japan as they try to navigate an alliance with the enemy's army.
Shanghai Gangster EpicPre-War IntrigueComplex Moral LandscapeStylish & AtmosphericHistorical Crime DramaLust and BetrayalMelancholic ToneNon-Linear NarrativeChinese Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Cheng Er
Written by:
Cheng Er
Produced by:
Hu Xiaofeng, Bernard Yang
Composed by:
Shigeru Umebayashi, Liu Yuting, Guo Sida

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Wasted Times legally?

PrimePhiloFandorOVIDAsianCrushPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

The Wasted Times is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandor, AsianCrush, and Plex. You can also 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 The Wasted Times worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wasted Times rated?

NRViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Wasted Times?

2 h 3 min

The Wasted Times runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wasted Times?

Critics33
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate The Wasted Times higher (72) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Wasted Times a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$18 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is The Wasted Times in?

ChineseJapanese

It was made in Chinese, with some Japanese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch The Wasted Times?

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