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Watching TV with the Red Chinese (2012): Ratings

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Watching TV with the Red Chinese is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Shimon Dotan. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
Metascore
35
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Watching TV with the Red Chinese (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Shimon Dotan
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Watching TV with the Red Chinese About?

The premise of Watching TV with the Red Chinese without spoilers.

In 1980, three Chinese students, Tzu, Wa, and Chen, navigate a surreal and disorienting experience in New York City. Immersed in American television and culture, they forge connections with locals including Dexter, Suzanne, and Billy. However, their newfound freedom and excitement are threatened when they become victims of a violent mugging and encounter a dangerous, unstable ex-boyfriend, forcing them to confront unexpected challenges.

Watching TV with the Red Chinese Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • brother
  • color in title
  • chinese
  • based on novel
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The Director of Watching TV with the Red Chinese

Directed by Shimon Dotan.

From the director

More from Shimon Dotan

More films directed by Shimon Dotan: You Can Thank Me Later, Warriors and The Finest Hour.

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Ratings

Watching TV with the Red Chinese Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Watching TV with the Red Chinese 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

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FAQ

Watching TV with the Red Chinese FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Watching TV with the Red Chinese, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Watching TV with the Red Chinese?

Watching TV with the Red Chinese runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Watching TV with the Red Chinese released?

Watching TV with the Red Chinese was released on January 20, 2012.

Who directed Watching TV with the Red Chinese?

Watching TV with the Red Chinese was directed by Shimon Dotan.

More films by Shimon Dotan

How is Watching TV with the Red Chinese rated?

Watching TV with the Red Chinese has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 2.2/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Watching TV with the Red Chinese have a post-credit scene?

No. Watching TV with the Red Chinese has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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