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SoulMate

2016·Movie
1h 50min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

The film spans two decades, as the story unfolds in a series of flashbacks that begin when Qiyue and Ansheng were just thirteen. The two became inseparable, until they met a boy who ended up tearing their lives apart.
Coming-of-AgeMelancholy DramaFemale FriendshipEmotional StorytellingChinese CinemaCharacter-DrivenComplex RelationshipsSocial CommentaryNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about SoulMate

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Where can I stream SoulMate legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is SoulMate worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is SoulMate?

1 h 50 min

SoulMate runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on SoulMate?

Critics100
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate SoulMate higher (100) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is SoulMate in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch SoulMate?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for SoulMate in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.