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Paradox

2017·Movie
1h 41min

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What's your score?

Your score

Paradox fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

When a Hong Kong police negotiator is informed about the sudden disappearance of his 16-year-old daughter in Thailand, he travels there to search for her whereabouts.
Gritty Action ThrillerHong Kong Crime DramaFather-Daughter StoryMoral ConflictPolice InvestigationBrutal Fight ChoreographyRevengeInternational IntrigueEmotional Stakes

Media

Questions about Paradox

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paradox legally?

Paradox is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. 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 Paradox worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paradox rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Paradox?

1 h 41 min

Paradox runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paradox?

Critics50
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see Paradox much the same way.

What language is Paradox in?

cnThaiEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Paradox?

35ARATAUBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDOECES+21

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paradox in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.