Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians

Crazy Rich Asians

2018Movie121 minEnglish

An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users87%
Director: Jon M. ChuGenres: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

Rachel Chu, an American economics professor, travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend Nick Young's family for the first time. She discovers that Nick comes from an extraordinarily wealthy family, and that his mother, Eleanor, disapproves of her. Rachel must navigate the complexities of extreme wealth, family expectations, and cultural differences as she fights for Nick's love.

Critical Reception

Crazy Rich Asians was a critical and commercial success, praised for its vibrant direction, humor, and heartfelt performances. It was particularly lauded for its representation of an all-Asian cast and its exploration of modern Asian culture and identity, making it a significant cultural moment in Hollywood.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and entertaining romantic comedy with genuine heart.
  • Praised for its sharp wit, engaging storyline, and strong ensemble cast.
  • Celebrated for its groundbreaking representation and authentic portrayal of Asian culture.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Crazy Rich Asians, highlighting its hilarious humor, romantic chemistry between the leads, and the luxurious, eye-popping visuals. Many appreciated the cultural insights and the feel-good nature of the film.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Golden Globe Awards (Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Constance Wu), and won numerous awards from various critics' circles and guild awards for its cast and production.

Fun Fact

The film's opulent production design was so detailed that the luxury brands featured in the movie, such as Chanel and Dior, actually loaned out their haute couture pieces for the characters to wear.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Crazy Rich Asians doesn’t reinvent the rom-com formula but adds rich characters, cultures, and locations taking this rom-com to the next level.** Crazy Rich Asians is an incredibly well-done rom-com that follows the typical rom-com blu...
The Movie Diorama

The Movie Dioram...

Crazy Rich Asians expends its expensive mahjong skills to produce a hilarious heartfelt insight into a familial cultural clash. Romantic comedies. The amalgamation of two genres that exercise the very worst tendencies of Hollywood’s mechani...
Gimly

Gimly

_Crazy Rich Asians_ is not really my type of movie, I don't go in much for romcoms, and I don't think I'm fully on board with some of the messages it's trying to put out there. But I can appreciate that it's very well made, culturally very ...