A Cool Fish (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
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.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Xiaozhi Rao
- Original language
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Chinese
- Studio
- Emperor Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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.
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.
- Director Xiaozhi Rao
Also Starring in A Cool Fish
· 7 more- Yi Cheng Liu Wenhong
- Enxi Deng
- Gang Deng
- Hai Lin
- Jianbin Chen
- Kung-Wei Lu
- Xiang Fan
More from Xiaozhi Rao
One more film directed by Xiaozhi Rao: A Cool Fish 2.
A Cool Fish Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Cool Fish 20% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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TMDB 69% User score
See on TMDB
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
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.
Worldwide gross
$118.2M
- US & Canada
- $551.9K
- International
- $117.6M
A Cool Fish Trailers & Videos
The teaser of A Cool Fish.
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 in A Cool Fish
18 cars on screen, including the 2002 FAW-Audi A6 C5 and the 2003 Fudi Xiongshi.
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2002 FAW-Audi A6 C5 Main role -
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2003 BJC Jeep 2500 Important role -
Lifan unknown Important role
A Cool Fish Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “無名之輩” and “무명지배 : 대환장 특수임무”.
- Also known as
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- 無名之輩
- 무명지배 : 대환장 특수임무
- Wu Ming Zhi Bei
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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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