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Crazy Rich Asians

2018·Movie
2h 1min·PG-13

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The only thing crazier than love is family.

An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.
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Where can I stream Crazy Rich Asians legally?

Crazy Rich Asians is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crazy Rich Asians worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crazy Rich Asians rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Crazy Rich Asians?

2 h 1 min

Crazy Rich Asians runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Crazy Rich Asians based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Crazy Rich Asians?

Critics83
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Crazy Rich Asians higher (83) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Crazy Rich Asians a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$239 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $239 million worldwide, 8.0 times its budget.

What language is Crazy Rich Asians in?

EnglishcnChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch Crazy Rich Asians?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Crazy Rich Asians in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Crazy Rich Asians use?

Love-Obstructing ParentsGold DiggerFat BastardBillionaire WristbandGossip EvolutionGossipy HensTitle DropThe GhostHeld GazeAdapted OutPlastic BitchMatriarchyand 136 more

TV Tropes lists 148 storytelling tropes for Crazy Rich Asians, including Love-Obstructing Parents, Gold Digger, Fat Bastard.