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Bao

2018·Movie
8min·G
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Deeply moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Animated ShortChinese CultureMother-Son RelationshipEmpty Nest SyndromeEmotionalHeartwarmingSurrealPixarFamily Dynamics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bao

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Where can I stream Bao legally?

Bao is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bao worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bao rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Bao?

0 h 8 min

Bao runs 0 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bao?

Critics88
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Bao higher (88) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bao in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bao?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bao in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Bao, including Unusually Uninteresting Sight, Culture Clash, Small Role, Big Impact.