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Better Luck Tomorrow

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2003 | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 15 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved The Wild One or Love & Basketball, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A group of over-achieving Asian-American high school seniors enjoy a power trip when they dip into extra-curricular criminal activities.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $4 million worldwide on a $250K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 183K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Justin Lin

  • Parry ShenBen Manibag
  • Jason TobinVirgil Hu
  • Sung KangHan Lue
  • Karin Anna CheungStephanie Vandergosh
  • Roger FanDaric Loo
  • Jerry MathersBiology Teacher
  • John ChoSteve Choe
  • Aaron TakahashiTakashi
  • Darian WeissKenny Vandergosh
  • Ariadne ShafferRachel