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A Cool Fish (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

A Cool Fish (2018) movie poster

A Cool Fish is a 2018 comedy drama directed by Xiaozhi Rao, starring Yu Zhang, Binlong Pan and Ma Yinyin. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $118.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes
20%
worldwide gross
$118.2M
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A Cool Fish (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Xiaozhi Rao
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Cool Fish About?

The premise of A Cool Fish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A former police officer working as a security guard finds his sister has been abducted and launches a relentless pursuit to rescue her. He confronts dangerous criminals, utilizing his sharp instincts and unconventional methods to ensure her safe return. Driven by familial loyalty, he’s determined to overcome any obstacle in his path and reunite his family.

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Cast & crew

A Cool Fish Cast & Characters

Yu Zhang leads the cast, with Binlong Pan and Ma Yinyin. Directed by Xiaozhi Rao; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Xiaozhi Rao

One more film directed by Xiaozhi Rao: A Cool Fish 2.

Full filmography
Ratings

A Cool Fish Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Cool Fish 20% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Plot

A Cool Fish Plot Summary

What happens in A Cool Fish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two armed robbers storm a cell phone store, seizing the opportunity for a quick getaway on their motorcycle. However, their getaway takes a turn for the worse when they slip, leaving their motorcycle precariously hanging on a pole, just out of reach. Now evading the police, they dash through back alleys, ultimately breaking into the home of Ma Jiaqi, a quadriplegic woman. In a tense standoff, the robbers threaten her, but when she defiantly challenges them to pull the trigger, they falter and cannot go through with their threat.

Full summary

The whole story of A Cool Fish, scene by scene

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Box office

A Cool Fish Box Office

A Cool Fish grossed $118.2 million worldwide. $551,876 came from the US and Canada and $117.6 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$118.2M

US & Canada
$551.9K
International
$117.6M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Videos

A Cool Fish Trailers & Videos

The teaser of A Cool Fish.

《无名之辈》 - 11月16日 加拿大/美国同步上映!
Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Cool Fish?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is Ma Xianyong's occupation?

Cars

Cars in A Cool Fish

18 cars on screen, including the 2002 FAW-Audi A6 C5 and the 2003 Fudi Xiongshi.

All 18 cars
  • 2002 FAW-Audi A6 C5 in A Cool Fish 2002 FAW-Audi A6 C5 Main role
  • 2003 Fudi Xiongshi in A Cool Fish 2003 Fudi Xiongshi Main role
  • 2003 BJC Jeep 2500 in A Cool Fish 2003 BJC Jeep 2500 Important role
  • Lifan unknown in A Cool Fish Lifan unknown Important role
Details

A Cool Fish Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “無名之輩” and “무명지배 : 대환장 특수임무”.

Also known as
  • 無名之輩
  • 무명지배 : 대환장 특수임무
  • Wu Ming Zhi Bei

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FAQ

A Cool Fish FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of A Cool Fish, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Cool Fish?

A Cool Fish runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was A Cool Fish released?

A Cool Fish was released on November 16, 2018.

Who directed A Cool Fish?

A Cool Fish was directed by Xiaozhi Rao.

More films by Xiaozhi Rao

Who is in the cast of A Cool Fish?

A Cool Fish stars Yu Zhang, Binlong Pan and Ma Yinyin, among 11 credited actors.

How much did A Cool Fish make at the box office?

A Cool Fish grossed $118.2 million worldwide ($551,876 domestic, $117.6 million international).

How is A Cool Fish rated?

A Cool Fish has 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69% on TMDB.

Does A Cool Fish have a post-credit scene?

No. A Cool Fish has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Cool Fish in?

The original language of A Cool Fish is Chinese.

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