Lust, Caution (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Lust, Caution is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Ang Lee, starring Wei Tang, Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Joan Chen. It is based on Lust, Caution by Eileen Chang and Julia Lovell. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes and earned $67.1 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It earned 7 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2008. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 37m (157 min)
- Director
- Ang Lee
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lust, Caution About?
The premise of Lust, Caution without spoilers, adapted from Lust, Caution by Eileen Chang and Julia Lovell. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the tumultuous year of 1938 in China, a young woman named Wong Chia Chi finds purpose and talent in a university drama group, mentored by Kuang. As the war intensifies, they devise a risky plan to undermine a cruel Japanese collaborator. Wong is tasked with infiltrating his inner circle by assuming the persona of the alluring Mrs. Mak, seducing his wife and instigating an affair. However, their carefully constructed scheme is unexpectedly derailed by a surprising revelation, forcing Wong to escape and grapple with the devastating consequences of her elaborate deception.
Lust, Caution Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female rear nudity
- rape
- female pubic hair
- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- sex scene
- multiple sex positions
- older man younger woman sex
- unsimulated sex
- full frontal nudity
- vulva
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- areolas
- breast fondling
- breast sucking
- nipple licking
- reverse cowgirl sex position
- sex
- escape
- lust
- forbidden love
- virginity
- erotica
- male pubic hair
- female star appears nude
- cowgirl sex position
- female topless nudity
- oral sex
- sino japanese war
- japanese occupation of china
- explicit sex
- unsimulated coitus
- moaning
- real sex
- sexual intercourse
- upright straddle sex position
- young woman
- missionary sex position
- caressing
- gyrating hips during sex
- passionate sex
- unsimulated copulation
- nudity
- spooning sex position
- kiss
- cuddling
- rough sex
- cuddling after orgasm
- post coitus
- seductive woman
Lust, Caution Cast
Wei Tang leads the cast, with Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Joan Chen. Directed by Ang Lee.
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Director Ang Lee
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Lust, Caution Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lust, Caution 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 73% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 72% User score
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Lust, Caution Plot Summary
What happens in Lust, Caution from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Shanghai, 1942, amidst the turmoil of World War II, the Japanese occupation of this vibrant city casts a long shadow. The story unfolds with a woman of elegance and affluence, known as Mrs. Mak, who steps into a café, makes a phone call, and patiently waits. She reflects on her life, taking us back to 1938, where we meet the real identity behind the facade: Wong Chia Chi, portrayed by Wei Tang. Abandoned by her father who fled to England, this shy young woman finds herself navigating university life without familial support.
Full summary
The whole story of Lust, Caution, scene by scene
Lust, Caution Box Office & Budget
Lust, Caution grossed $67.1 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 4.5 times what it cost. $4.6 million came from the US and Canada and $62.5 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$67.1M
4.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $4.6M
- International
- $62.5M
- Budget
- $15M
Lust, Caution Awards & Nominations
Lust, Caution earned 7 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2008. The 7 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Spirit Awards 2008.
7 nominations3 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2008 3 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Tang Wei
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Tony Leung Chiu Wai
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Critics' Choice 2008 2 nominations- Nominated Best Composer – Alexandre Desplat
- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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BAFTA 2008 2 nominations- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
Lust, Caution Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 2 trailers and 5 clips.
- Trailer Lust, Caution - Official Trailer [HD].mp4
- Clip The Assassination Attempt at the Jewelry Store
- Clip Wong Chia Chi Sings For Mr. Yee
- Clip The First Assassination Attempt of Mr. Yee
How Well Do You Know Lust, Caution?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year is the main setting of the film Lust, Caution?
Cars in Lust, Caution
17 cars on screen, including the 1942 Plymouth De Luxe and the 1947 Buick Super.
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1942 Plymouth De Luxe Main role -
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1931 Ford Model A Minor role -
1935 Ford V8 Minor role
Lust, Caution Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Lussuria” and “Lujuria y traición”.
- Also known as
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- Lussuria
- Lujuria y traición
- 색계
- 色戒
- 색
- 계
- 色｜戒
- طمع، احتیاط
- Lust Caution
- Gefahr und Begierde
- 色·戒
- Dikkat Şehvet
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- Lussuria - Seduzione e tradimento
- Touha, opatrnost
- Deseo, peligro
- Вожделение
- Ellenséges vágyak
- Se
- Jie
- Sedução
- Conspiração
- תשוקה
- זהירות
- Προσοχή: Πόθος
- ラスト、コーション
- شهوت، احتیاط
- Ostrożnie, pożądanie
- 色，戒
- Порочний зв'язок
- Geismas, įspėjimas
- Desejo e Perigo
- Sắc
- Giới, ვნება
- เล่ห์ราคะ
- Desig, perill
- Luxură, precauție
Seen Lust, Caution?
Movies Like Lust, Caution
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan, Pavilion of Women and Dangerous Liaisons (2012).
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Lust for Love of a Chinese Courtesan 1984 -
Pavilion of Women 2001 -
Dangerous Liaisons (2012) 2012 -
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan 1972 -
Legends of Lust 1972 -
Lust for Freedom 1987 -
The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks 2008 -
The Painted Veil 2006 -
Silk 2007 -
China and Sex 1994 -
A Lustful Mind 1986 -
Intimates 1997
Lust, Caution FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Lust, Caution, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lust, Caution?
Lust, Caution runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
When was Lust, Caution released?
Lust, Caution was released on September 28, 2007.
Who directed Lust, Caution?
Lust, Caution was directed by Ang Lee.
More films by Ang Lee Who is in the cast of Lust, Caution?
Lust, Caution stars Wei Tang, Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Joan Chen.
How much did Lust, Caution make at the box office?
Lust, Caution grossed $67.1 million worldwide ($4.6 million domestic, $62.5 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Lust, Caution rated?
Lust, Caution has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Lust, Caution based on a book?
Yes. Lust, Caution is adapted from Lust, Caution by Eileen Chang, Julia Lovell and Ang Lee.
Was Lust, Caution nominated for any awards?
Lust, Caution received 7 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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