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The Wild Goose Lake

2019Movie1 h 53 min

74
GoodGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, tense crime movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir
  • Chinese Cinema
  • Crime Thriller
  • Gangster Film
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Rain-Soaked Streets
  • Atmospheric
  • Stylish Violence

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Diao Yinan
Written by
Diao Yinan
Music by
B6

Everyone

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Facts

November 27, 2019 · 1 h 53 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
November 27, 2019
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, France
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

Film Noir, Foregone Conclusion, Impaled with Extreme Prejudice +8

  • Film Noir
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • No Honor Among Thieves
  • The Oldest Profession
  • Disaster Dominoes
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • Production Posse
  • How We Got Here
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Off with His Head!

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Questions about The Wild Goose Lake

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Where can I stream The Wild Goose Lake?

In the United States, The Wild Goose Lake streams on Philo, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Wild Goose Lake worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is The Wild Goose Lake in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.