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The Chinese Widow

2017·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–56%

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The Chinese Widow fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

It’s 1941 and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has destroyed America’s morale. The US President Franklin D. Roosevelt then decides to risk it all by bombing Tokyo and raise more hope for his citizens. After completing its mission, a unit of the US Air Force is forced to make an emergency landing in China. Its commander Jack Turner (Emilie Hirsch) barely survives but gets rescued by Ying (Crystal Liu), a local widow who will stop at nothing to hide him from the Japanese occupant.
World War IIChinese PerspectiveAmerican Pilot RescueMelodramaticWar is HellSacrificeMorality of WarUS-China RelationsAerial Combat

Crew

Directed by:
Bille August
Written by:
Greg Latter
Produced by:
Catharin Lin, Valentina Cheng, Peng Sun
Composed by:
Annette Focks

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Chinese Widow legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

The Chinese Widow is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Chinese Widow worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Chinese Widow rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Chinese Widow?

1 h 37 min

The Chinese Widow runs 1 h 37 min.

Is The Chinese Widow based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Chinese Widow in?

ChineseEnglish

It was made in Chinese, with some English. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch The Chinese Widow?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Chinese Widow in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Chinese Widow use?

The ScapegoatSex Signals DeathThe Alleged BossOperation: [Blank]Very Loosely Based on a True StoryAnachronism StewDavid vs. GoliathSeastrike ImpossibleBadass FamilyDriven to SuicideDeath Equals RedemptionDoom Magnetand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Chinese Widow, including The Scapegoat, Sex Signals Death, The Alleged Boss.