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Dreams of Getting Rich

2021Movie1 h 30 min

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The plot spans nearly 30 years and tells the story of a poor boy from the northeast, "Xiao Bao", who follows his village's hairdresser, "Er Ge" (Sha Yi), to Shenzhen, a special zone. The two are forced to take care of the baby, and then they meet up with a cold-hearted young woman named Ma Lu (Ma Li).

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Northeast China
  • Social Change
  • Parental Love
  • Friendship
  • Economic Development
  • Adaptation
  • Struggles
  • Nostalgia

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Song Xiaobao
Written by
Song Xiaobao, Jiang Jiachen, Rui Hao

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Facts

February 12, 2021 · 1 h 30 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
February 12, 2021
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Dreams of Getting Rich worth watching?"

Questions about Dreams of Getting Rich

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dreams of Getting Rich worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Dreams of Getting Rich okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Dreams of Getting Rich make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dreams of Getting Rich?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Dreams of Getting Rich in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.