Resurrection
Seen it?2025 | 159 min | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Man Who Fell to Earth or Logan, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 39 min.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a world where humanity has lost the ability to dream in exchange for eternal life, one creature remains entranced by the fading illusions of the dreamworld. This monster, adrift in reverie, clings to visions no one else can see - until a woman appears. As she allows him to dream one final time, his life of different identities is replayed as they journey through his century of existence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$28 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 435K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bi Gan
- Jackson YeeDeliriant / Qiu Moyun / Mongrel / Jia Shengjun / Apollo
- Shu QiThe Big Other / Mother / Voiceover
- Mark Chao You-tingCommander
- Li GengxiTai Zhaomei
- Huang JueMr. Luo
- Chen YongzhongSpirit of Bitterness
- Guo MuchengGirl
- Zhang ZhijianOld Man
- Chloe MaayanServing Girl
- Nan YanDeceased Man