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The Wild Goose Lake

2019·Movie
1h 53min
IMDb6.7Metacritic766.3Rotten Tomatoes91%68%

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyHooplaFandorMidnight Pulp

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The Wild Goose Lake fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A gangster ends up making a mistake that causes every gun on both sides of the law to point at him. While on the run, he comes across a mysterious woman who might get him out of trouble or make things worse.
Neo-NoirChinese CinemaCrime ThrillerGangster FilmMoral AmbiguityRain-Soaked StreetsAtmosphericStylish Violence

Crew

Directed by:
Diao Yinan, Yang Xiao
Written by:
Diao Yinan
Produced by:
Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai, Michel Merkt, Alexandre Mallet-Guy
Composed by:
Zhang Yang, B6

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Wild Goose Lake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wild Goose Lake legally?

PhiloKanopyHooplaFandorMidnight PulpFilm Movement+Tubi TV

The Wild Goose Lake is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. 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 Wild Goose Lake worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wild Goose Lake rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is The Wild Goose Lake?

1 h 53 min

The Wild Goose Lake runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wild Goose Lake?

Critics84
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Wild Goose Lake higher (84) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Wild Goose Lake in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Wild Goose Lake?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wild Goose Lake in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wild Goose Lake use?

Film NoirForegone ConclusionImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceNo Honor Among ThievesThe Oldest ProfessionDisaster DominoesGrey-and-Gray MoralityProduction PosseHow We Got HereJerk with a Heart of GoldOff with His Head!

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Wild Goose Lake, including Film Noir, Foregone Conclusion, Impaled with Extreme Prejudice.