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Art College 1994

2025Movie1 h 59 min

AnimationComedy
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes90%–

A nostalgic, romantic animated movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A portrait of the artist as a young man

In the 1990s, a group of students on the campus of the Chinese Southern Academy of Arts are pursuing their studies and preparing to face the world. China is opening up to the West and the students’ lives are a tangle of love stories and friendships, artistic research, ideals and ambitions brought about by new influences. Caught between tradition and modernity, they have to decide who they want to become.

Feels like

  • Chinese Art School
  • 1990s Setting
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Student Life
  • Artistic Pursuits
  • Social Change
  • Relationships & Friendships

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Liu Jian
Written by
Liu Jian
Produced by
Lynn Wang, Liu Jian, Yang Cheng
Music by
Cui Jian, Cui Jian

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Facts

June 21, 2025 · 1 h 59 min · Animation, Comedy

Released
June 21, 2025
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
9 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Art College 1994?"

Questions about Art College 1994

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Where can I stream Art College 1994?

Kanopy

In the United States, Art College 1994 is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Art College 1994 worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Art College 1994 okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Art College 1994 make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Art College 1994 good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is Art College 1994 in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.