Youth
Seen it?2017 | 136 min | Drama, History, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 history buffs. If you loved Zulu or Belfast, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A group of performing art troupe members each face their own trials and tribulations in Chengdu; from escaping a family scandal to dealing with unrequited love, each experiences rejection that shapes their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
13 wins and 21 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$236 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Feng Xiaogang
- Huang XuanLiu Feng
- Miao MiaoHe Xiaoping
- Zhong ChuxiXiao Suizi
- Yang CaiyuLin Dingding
- Li XiaofengHao Shuwen
- Wang TianchenChen Can
- Wang KeruXiao Ba Lei
- Su YanDance Instructor
- Sui YuanZhuoma
- Zhang RenboZhu Ke