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A Writer's Odyssey

2021Movie2 h 10 minR

80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic–6.9Rotten Tomatoes93%73%

An epic, awe-inspiring fantasy movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Movies with

Story

Rewrite the reality.

Lu Kongwen is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.

Feels like

  • Fantasy Epic
  • Parallel Worlds
  • Action-Adventure
  • Stunning Visuals
  • Meta-Storytelling
  • Heroic Quest
  • High-Stakes Thriller
  • Chinese Cinema
  • CGI Spectacle
  • Reality-Bending Plot

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Lu Yang
Written by
Qin Haiyan, Chen Shu, Lu Yang
Produced by
Ning Hao, Fu Binxing, Zhang Ning
Music by
Jed Kurzel

Everyone

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Facts

February 12, 2021 · 2 h 10 min · R

Released
February 12, 2021
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Box office
$150 million
Available in
33 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Writer's Odyssey?"

Questions about A Writer's Odyssey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Writer's Odyssey worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is there a sequel to A Writer's Odyssey?

  1. A Writer's Odyssey (2021)
  2. A Writer's Odyssey 2 (2025)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by A Writer's Odyssey 2 (2025).

Is A Writer's Odyssey okay for kids?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch A Writer's Odyssey?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for complexity.

Is A Writer's Odyssey in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.