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The Blue Kite

1994Movie2 h 21 min

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

A history untold, a memory unfolds.

A young man recalls his childhood growing up in a poor alley in Beijing during the 1950s and 1960s.

Feels like

  • Chinese History
  • Cultural Revolution
  • Childhood Perspective
  • Political Upheaval
  • Family Drama
  • Nostalgic Reflection
  • Social Commentary
  • Historical Accuracy
  • Emotional Impact

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Tian Zhuangzhuang
Written by
Cui Jiajun
Music by
Yoshihide Otomo

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Facts

February 2, 1994 · 2 h 21 min · Violence

Released
February 2, 1994
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
4 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Blue Kite?"

Questions about The Blue Kite

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Where can I stream The Blue Kite?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Blue Kite is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Blue Kite worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is The Blue Kite plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Blue Kite in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.