The Beautiful Country
Seen it?2004 | 137 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
After reuniting with his mother in Ho Chi Minh City, a family tragedy causes Binh to flee from Viet Nam to America. Landing in New York, Binh begins a road trip to Texas, where his American father is said to live.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hans Petter Moland
- Damien NguyenBinh
- Bai LingLing
- Nick NolteSteve
- Tim RothCaptain Oh
- Temuera MorrisonSnakehead
- Thu AnOld Woman
- Kim XuânMai
- Vũ TăngHead Servant
- Anh ThưMrs. Hoa
- Khương Đức ThuậnMrs. Hoa’s son