Dumplings

2004·Movie
1h 31min·NR
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–70%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

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Dumplings fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Romance2

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

The mind, society, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

You eat… that you are…

Aunt Mei's famous homemade dumplings provide amazing age-defying qualities popular with middle-aged women. But her latest customer, a fading actress, is determined to find out what the secret ingredient is.
Body HorrorPsychological ThrillerSocial SatireDisturbing & MacabreObsession & VanityUnsettling AtmosphereUrban HorrorMoral DecayBleak & Cynical

Crew

Directed by:
Fruit Chan
Written by:
Fruit Chan, Lilian Lee Bik-Wah
Produced by:
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Peter Chan Ho-Sun
Composed by:
Comfort Chan

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Dumplings

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dumplings legally?

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dumplings worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dumplings rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagerySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and sexual content.

How long is Dumplings?

1 h 31 min

Dumplings runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Dumplings in?

cnChineseEnglish

It was made in cn, with some Chinese, English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Dumplings?

6ATAUFIHKTWUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dumplings in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dumplings use?

Re-CutFountain of YouthDying DreamI'm a HumanitarianAbsurdly High-Stakes GameAwful Wedded LifeBack-Alley DoctorMind ScrewAuthor AppealShow Within a Show"The Reason You Suck" SpeechGender Revealand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Dumplings, including Re-Cut, Fountain of Youth, Dying Dream.

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