Treasure Hunt

1994Movie1 h 51 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score
57
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A C.I.A. agent is assigned to go to Beijing to look for a hidden "treasure," which turns out to be a woman who has supernatural powers, and is the National Treasure of China.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Directed by
Jeffrey Lau
Written by
Jeffrey Lau

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Facts

January 29, 1994 · 1 h 51 min · Violence

Released
January 29, 1994
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Action, Fantasy
Original language
cn
Also spoken
Japanese, Chinese, English
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$5 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Human Shield, Living MacGuffin, Celebrity Paradox +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Treasure Hunt?"

Questions about Treasure Hunt

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Where can I stream Treasure Hunt?

In the United States, Treasure Hunt is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Treasure Hunt worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Treasure Hunt good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Treasure Hunt?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Treasure Hunt in English?

cnJapaneseChineseEnglish

No, it was made in cn, with some Japanese, Chinese, and English.

What tropes does Treasure Hunt use?

Human ShieldLiving MacGuffinCelebrity ParadoxLocked Away in a MonasteryThe CameoGenre MashupTrain-Station GoodbyeFish out of WaterBadass TeacherMolotov CocktailActor AllusionLighter and Softerand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Human Shield, Living MacGuffin, and Celebrity Paradox.