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One Second

2020Movie1 h 44 min

72

GoodGoodWatch score

72

GoodGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by: Zhang Yimou
Written by: Zhang Yimou, Yan Geling, Zou Jingzhi
Produced by: Bill Kong, Zheng Zhihao, Dong Ping
Music by: Loudboy

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Facts

November 27, 2020 · 1 h 44 min · Drama

Released: November 27, 2020
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: Chinese
Made in: China, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $11 million
Available in: 29 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream One Second?"

Questions about One Second

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One Second?

It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is One Second worth watching?

72

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is One Second good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is One Second plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was One Second a box office hit?

Budget$1 million

Box office$11 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 8.6 times its budget.

Is One Second in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.