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July Rhapsody

2002·Movie
1h 43min

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Secondary school teacher Lam Yiu-kwok is suffering from a mid-life crisis—his peers have all become more successful than him; his relationship with his wife, Chan Man-ching, is in trouble when her old flame returns, and he finds himself tempted by a 17-year-old student who has a crush on him.
Midlife Crisis DramaInfidelityTeacher-Student RelationshipFamily DynamicsPsychological ComplexityHong Kong CinemaMelancholyCharacter-DrivenContemporary Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about July Rhapsody

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Where can I stream July Rhapsody legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is July Rhapsody worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is July Rhapsody?

1 h 43 min

July Rhapsody runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on July Rhapsody?

Critics94
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate July Rhapsody higher (94) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is July Rhapsody in?

cnJapanese

It was made in cn, with some Japanese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch July Rhapsody?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for July Rhapsody in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.