Quitting (2002): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Quitting is a 2002 biographical drama. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $25,717 worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Quitting About?
The premise of Quitting without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1980s China, Jia Hongsheng became a popular action star known as the "thug idol," appearing in numerous B-movies as a tough hero or gangster. As the artistic landscape shifted in the early 1990s, Jia struggled with personal conflicts and a sense of internal turmoil. This led to a difficult period, ultimately resulting in his placement in a mental institution. The film explores Jia’s emotional journey as he seeks to rediscover his identity and mend his relationship with his family against a backdrop of significant cultural change in China.
Quitting Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Quitting 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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Quitting Plot Summary
What happens in Quitting from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jia Hongsheng, a talented graduate of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s with notable performances in films like The Case of the Silver Snake and A Woman from North Shaanxi. However, a pivotal moment occurred during rehearsals for the stage production of Kiss of the Spider Woman in the fall of 1992, where he encountered marijuana for the first time. This led to a dangerous addiction, and he soon found himself dabbling in heroin as well. By 1995, after wrapping up his role in Weekend Lover, Jia made the drastic decision to retire from acting altogether, relying on support from his younger sister, Wang Tong.
Full summary
The whole story of Quitting, scene by scene
Quitting Box Office
Quitting grossed $25,717 worldwide. $18,531 came from the US and Canada and $7,186 (28%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25.7K
- US & Canada
- $18.5K
- International
- $7.2K
Quitting Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Quitting.
How Well Do You Know Quitting?
9 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 did Jia Hongsheng begin to seriously struggle with addiction?
Quitting Also Known As
Also known as “Zuotian”.
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- Zuotian
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Quitting FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Quitting, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Quitting?
Quitting runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Quitting released?
Quitting was released on September 13, 2002.
How much did Quitting make at the box office?
Quitting grossed $25,717 worldwide ($18,531 domestic, $7,186 international).
How is Quitting rated?
Quitting has 61 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Quitting have a post-credit scene?
No. Quitting has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Quitting in?
The original language of Quitting is Chinese.
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