Crazy Rich Asians
74
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Release Date: August 15th, 2018

PG-13 |2 hr 0 min

Plot Summary

Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to learn that Nick's family is extremely wealthy and he's considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse -- Nick's disapproving mother.

Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina , Harry Shum Jr., Ken Jeong

Director: Jon M. Chu

Genres: Romantic comedy

Production Co: Ivanhoe Pictures, Color Force, Biscuit Films, Warner Bros. Pictures

Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures

Keywords: 2010s , Emotional , Amusing , Transformation , Rivalry , Girlfriend , Relationships , Tense , Mother , Love

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 70
    Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal

    Bright, buoyant and hilarious, though far from flawless, this romantic comedy, directed by Jon M. Chu and based on the popular novel by Kevin Kwan, is also a cultural milestone. show more

  • 90
    Inkoo KangSlate

    Emotionally layered, culturally specific, and frequently hilarious, Crazy Rich is a transportive delight, with food montages to die for (the film offers a splendid showcase of Singapore’s justly celebrated street-food scene) and a wedding processional so exquisite I started crying at its sheer beauty. show more

  • 80
    David RooneyThe Hollywood Reporter

    It's both a relief and a pleasure to report that this high-gloss rom-com — based on the bestselling novel of a Singaporean author, directed by an Asian-American and featuring an all-Asian cast — is such a thoroughly captivating exploration of the rarefied question of whether true love can conquer head-spinning wealth. show more

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