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Chasing the Dragon

2017·Movie
2h 8min

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

An illegal immigrant from Mainland China sneaks into the corrupt British-colonized Hong Kong in 1963, transforming himself into a ruthless drug lord.
Hong Kong CrimeDrug LordHistorical DramaGangster EpicPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryCorruption1960s Setting

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Where can I stream Chasing the Dragon legally?

Chasing the Dragon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chasing the Dragon worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chasing the Dragon rated?

ViolenceDrug useStrong language

Content advisories: violence, drug use, and strong language.

How long is Chasing the Dragon?

2 h 8 min

Chasing the Dragon runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chasing the Dragon?

Critics63
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Chasing the Dragon much the same way.

Was Chasing the Dragon a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$88 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $88 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Chasing the Dragon in?

cnChineseEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Chasing the Dragon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chasing the Dragon in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.