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Song Lang

2018·Movie
1h 37min
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

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About

When theatre and real life become one.

Set against a gloriously filmed backdrop of the distinctly jaded charm of mid-90s Saigon, the lives of two men intertwine as they are both bound by traditions and honor. One to his mafia family, the other to the traveling troupe that performs elaborate classic operas. Yet they have much more in common than either wants to admit.
Saigon NoirMid-90s VietnamMusical DramaBrotherhoodTraditional OperaCrime & TraditionMelancholicCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Song Lang legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Filmzie. 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 Song Lang worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Song Lang?

1 h 37 min

Song Lang runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Song Lang?

Critics100
Audiences85

Not quite. Critics rate Song Lang higher (100) than audiences (85). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Song Lang a box office hit?

Budget$759,344
Box office$189,836

No. It cost about $759,344 to make and earned $189,836 worldwide, 25% of its budget.

What language is Song Lang in?

Vietnamese

It was made in Vietnamese. Produced in Vietnam.

In how many countries can I watch Song Lang?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Song Lang in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.