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Shanghai Baby

2007Movie1 h 33 min

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3

Summary

Coco leads an intense life in the lively subculture of the boomtown Shanghai. It revolves around endless nights spent in the Shanghai club and art scene, sex, literature and the writing of her first novel. Her life takes an unexpectedly complicated turn when she suddenly feels attracted to two very opposite men.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Berengar Pfahl
Written by
Berengar Pfahl, Wei Hui Zhou, Martin Hennig
Music by
Matthias Raue

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Facts

May 18, 2007 · 1 h 33 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Drug Use

Released
May 18, 2007
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
China, Germany
Budget
$8 million
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Shanghai Baby worth watching?"

Questions about Shanghai Baby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Shanghai Baby worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4.3).

Is Shanghai Baby good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Shanghai Baby plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.