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The Sorcerer and the White Snake

2011·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and romantic

  • Wonder9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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The Sorcerer and the White Snake is an ancient Chinese fable about a woman demon who falls in love with a mortal is brought to life through the latest advances in CGI and action techniques.
Mythological RomanceCGI SpectacleEpic FantasyDemon HuntersForbidden LoveAsian FolkloreVisually StunningAction-PackedTragic Romance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Sorcerer and the White Snake legally?

The Sorcerer and the White Snake is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sorcerer and the White Snake worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sorcerer and the White Snake rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Sorcerer and the White Snake?

1 h 40 min

The Sorcerer and the White Snake runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sorcerer and the White Snake?

Critics35
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Sorcerer and the White Snake higher (57) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Sorcerer and the White Snake in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Sorcerer and the White Snake?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sorcerer and the White Snake in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sorcerer and the White Snake use?

Wizard DuelLight Is Not GoodDark Action GirlFoxy VixenA Molten Date with DeathSealed Evil in a CanWarrior MonkLighter and SofterDark Is Not EvilSnake PeopleCurb-Stomp CushionElemental Powersand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for The Sorcerer and the White Snake, including Wizard Duel, Light Is Not Good, Dark Action Girl.