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Better Days

2019Movie2 h 15 minNR

CrimeDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic837.6Rotten Tomatoes97%92%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about society and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

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

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

You protect the world. I'll protect you.

A bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants, while she copes with the pressures of her final examinations.

Feels like

  • Anti-Bullying Drama
  • Intense Emotional Journey
  • Gritty Social Commentary
  • Youth Resilience
  • Unlikely Friendship
  • Coming-of-Age Struggle
  • Psychological Drama
  • Melancholic & Poignant
  • Contemporary Chinese Cinema
  • Survival & Protection

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung
Written by
Jiu Yuexi, Li Yuan, Lam Wing-Sum
Produced by
Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
Music by
Varqa Buehrer

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Facts

October 25, 2019 · 2 h 15 min · NR

Released
October 25, 2019
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China, United Kingdom
Box office
$226 million
Available in
18 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Better Days?"

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Where can I stream Better Days?

PhiloKanopyPluto TVFandorAsianCrushPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

In the United States, Better Days streams on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, AsianCrush, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, YOW.tv, Amasian TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Better Days worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 83).

Is Better Days good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Better Days plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Better Days in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.