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Bao

2018Movie8 minG

AnimationFamily
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes88%82%

A deeply moving, wholesome animated movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.

Feels like

  • Animated Short
  • Chinese Culture
  • Mother-Son Relationship
  • Empty Nest Syndrome
  • Emotional
  • Heartwarming
  • Surreal
  • Pixar
  • Family Dynamics

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Domee Shi
Written by
Domee Shi
Produced by
Becky Neiman-Cobb
Music by
Toby Chu

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Facts

June 15, 2018 · 8 min · G

Released
June 15, 2018
Runtime
8 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

Unusually Uninteresting Sight, Culture Clash, Small Role, Big Impact +9

  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight
  • Culture Clash
  • Small Role, Big Impact
  • Get Out!
  • Self-Serving Memory
  • Five-Second Foreshadowing
  • Dating What Daddy Hates
  • Half-Dressed Cartoon Animal
  • Locked in a Room
  • All Just a Dream
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Tastes Like Disdain

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bao?"

Questions about Bao

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bao?

Disney+

In the United States, Bao streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Bao worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%).

Is Bao okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bao make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Bao plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Bao use?

Unusually Uninteresting SightCulture ClashSmall Role, Big ImpactGet Out!Self-Serving MemoryFive-Second ForeshadowingDating What Daddy HatesHalf-Dressed Cartoon AnimalLocked in a RoomAll Just a DreamFreeze-Frame BonusTastes Like Disdainand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Unusually Uninteresting Sight, Culture Clash, and Small Role, Big Impact.