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Ju Dou

1990Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic79–Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about family and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

An Erotic Tale of Forbidden Passion.

Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.

Feels like

  • Chinese Drama
  • Family Tragedy
  • Forbidden Love
  • Social Commentary
  • Rural China
  • Oppression
  • Class Conflict
  • Historical Setting

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Zhang Yimou, Yang Fengliang
Written by
Liu Heng
Produced by
Yasuyoshi Tokuma, Wenze Zhang, Hu Jian
Music by
Zhao Jiping, Ru-jin Xia

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Facts

April 21, 1990 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
April 21, 1990
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Japan
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Murder by Inaction, The Quiet One, Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe +9

  • Murder by Inaction
  • The Quiet One
  • Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe
  • The Loins Sleep Tonight
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Cut Himself Shaving
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Kubrick Stare
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • The Peeping Tom
  • Bound and Gagged
  • Creepy Children Singing

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Ju Dou?"

Questions about Ju Dou

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ju Dou?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Ju Dou from Apple TV Store. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Ju Dou worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Ju Dou okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Ju Dou in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.