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Peking Opera Blues

1986·Movie
1h 45min
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes80%87%

Where to watch

PrimeCriterionShout! Factory TVPlex

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Peking Opera Blues fingerprint

High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Catharsis7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, show business, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pai Niu—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.
Peking OperaFemale EmpowermentPolitical IntrigueAction ComedyHistorical SettingStrong Female LeadsCultural ExplorationHong Kong Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Tsui Hark, Yeung-Wah Kam
Written by:
Raymond To Kwok-Wai
Produced by:
Tsui Hark, Patrick Yip
Composed by:
James Wong Jim, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Peking Opera Blues

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Where can I stream Peking Opera Blues legally?

PrimeCriterionShout! Factory TVPlex

Peking Opera Blues is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. 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 Peking Opera Blues worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Peking Opera Blues rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Peking Opera Blues?

1 h 45 min

Peking Opera Blues runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Peking Opera Blues?

Critics80
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Peking Opera Blues much the same way.

What language is Peking Opera Blues in?

cnChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch Peking Opera Blues?

119ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+105

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Peking Opera Blues in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Peking Opera Blues use?

Power TrioOf Corpse He's AliveEverybody Was Kung-Fu FightingDeliberate Values DissonanceHoney TrapGender RevealSweet on Polly OliverAbusive ParentsIt's All About MeCommie-NazisColliding Criminal ConspiraciesAll Abusers Are Maleand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Peking Opera Blues, including Power Trio, Of Corpse He's Alive, Everybody Was Kung-Fu Fighting.