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The Go Master (2007): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Go Master is a 2007 biographical drama. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $16,004 worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
worldwide gross
$16K
Metascore
68
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The Go Master (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genres
Biography , Drama , Romance
Original language
Chinese
Studio
Netflix
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Go Master About?

The premise of The Go Master without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A man in China devotes himself entirely to mastering the complex strategy game of Go. His intense focus on achieving perfection leads him on a challenging journey filled with personal sacrifices and unexpected love. The film explores the dedication required to pursue a passion and the rewards that come with overcoming obstacles in the pursuit of a lifelong dream.

The Go Master Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • man
  • game of go
  • tuberculosis
  • sect
  • motocycle accident
  • master
  • faith
  • competition
  • champion
  • board game
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Ratings

The Go Master Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Go Master 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

The Go Master Plot Summary

What happens in The Go Master from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The Go Master delves into the remarkable journey of Wu Qingyuan, known as Go Seigen in Japan and hailed as the finest Go player of the 20th century. His extraordinary journey took him from China to Japan, where he embarked on a professional career at a mere teenage age. Drawing inspiration from Wu’s autobiography, this beautifully filmed and gracefully understated biopic examines the life of an exceptional individual, who is not only celebrated for his brilliance in the game of Go but also for the remarkable experiences he faced as a Chinese man living in Japan during a particularly tumultuous era.

Full summary

The whole story of The Go Master, scene by scene

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Box office

The Go Master Box Office

The Go Master grossed $16,004 worldwide.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$16K

International
$16K
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How Well Do You Know The Go Master?

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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FAQ

The Go Master FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Go Master, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Go Master?

The Go Master runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The Go Master released?

The Go Master was released on March 14, 2007.

How much did The Go Master make at the box office?

The Go Master grossed $16,004 worldwide.

How is The Go Master rated?

The Go Master has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does The Go Master have a post-credit scene?

No. The Go Master has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Go Master in?

The original language of The Go Master is Chinese.

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