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Big Bird in China

1983Movie1 h 15 min

TV Movie
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A heartwarming, uplifting adventure movie.

Good for family movie night · party vibe · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Story

A 75 Minute Musical Adventure

Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. Along the way they visit with Chinese schoolchildren, watch a Tai Ji demonstration, learn some Chinese words and songs, and meet the mischievous Monkey King.

Feels like

  • Children's Educational
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Wholesome Adventure
  • Puppetry & Live-Action
  • Chinese Folklore
  • Gentle Musical
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heartwarming Journey
  • Cross-Cultural Learning

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Jon Stone
Written by
Joseph A. Bailey, Caroll Spinney, Jon Stone
Produced by
David Liu, Kuo Bao-Xiang, Xu Ja-Cha
Music by
Dick Lieb

Everyone

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Facts

May 29, 1983 · 1 h 15 min · Adventure, TV Movie, Comedy, Family

Released
May 29, 1983
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Genres
Adventure, TV Movie, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
China, United States

Tropes

Asian Lion Dogs, But Now I Must Go, Creator Cameo +9

  • Asian Lion Dogs
  • But Now I Must Go
  • Creator Cameo
  • Digging to China
  • Eternal English
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Running Gag
  • Scenery Porn
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Treasure Map
  • "Setting Off" Song
  • Treasure Hunt Episode

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Big Bird in China worth watching?"

Questions about Big Bird in China

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Big Bird in China worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7).

Is Big Bird in China okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Big Bird in China make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Big Bird in China?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.