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Mu Yi and the Handsome General

2027Movie1 h 30 min

76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A wondrous, nostalgic action movie about fantasy and history, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Mu Yi, 14, lives on a Chinese secluded mountain, forbidden to men. With her two friends, she encounters an opera troupe renowned for The Handsome General play. As she invites them to perform in her village, an angry Spirit awakens. To restore balance, Mu Yi embarks on a life-changing journey through old China, uncovering the secrets of love, courage and self-made destiny.

Feels like

  • Chinese Opera Aesthetic
  • Matriarchal Fantasy
  • Historical Coming-of-Age
  • Spiritual Quest
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Mythological Adventure
  • Visually Poetic
  • Empowerment Narrative
  • Traditional Arts Celebration

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Julien Chheng
Written by
Julien Chheng, Sujuan Xu
Produced by
Julien Chheng, Chorok Mouaddib, Oussama Bouacheria
Music by
Amin Goudarzi

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Facts

January 20, 2027 · 1 h 30 min · Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

Released
January 20, 2027
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$3 million

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Mu Yi and the Handsome General worth watching?"

Questions about Mu Yi and the Handsome General

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Is Mu Yi and the Handsome General worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Mu Yi and the Handsome General okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Mu Yi and the Handsome General?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Mu Yi and the Handsome General good for date night?

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

Is Mu Yi and the Handsome General in English?

French

No, it was made in French.