China Moon
Seen it?1994 | 99 min | Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Thin Man or Gone Girl, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Detective Kyle Bodine falls for Rachel Munro who is trapped in a violent marriage. After she shoots her husband, Kyle relucantly agrees to help hide the body, but his partner is showing an unusual flair for finding clues.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Bailey
- Ed HarrisKyle Bodine
- Madeleine StoweRachel Munro
- Charles DanceRupert Munro
- Patricia HealyAdele
- Benicio del ToroLamar Dickey
- Tim PowellFraker
- Pruitt Taylor VinceDaryl Jeeters
- Robb Edward MorrisOfficer Pinola
- Peggy O'NealMiami Desk Clerk
- Sandy MartinGun Saleswoman