Queens of the Qing Dynasty
Seen it?2022 | 122 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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
- One for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
While recovering in the hospital, a suicidal teenager forms an intimate bond with the Shanghai student assigned to watch over her, as their nightly exchange of secrets and texts alters the course of both their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ashley McKenzie
- Sarah WalkerStar
- Ziyin ZhengAn
- Xue YaoViolet
- Cherlena BrakeCher
- Julia RideoutJanelle
- Wendy WishartGail
- Amandeep BhatiaImmigration Officer
- Andrey BurdeynyMotel Owner
- Larysa GrygoryanMotel Owner
- Patrick CadeganMental Health Nurse