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A Brighter Summer Day (1991), directed by Edward Yang, is a crime film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.2/10 and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 383 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1991, it's a 1990s crime that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Chang Chen, Lisa Yang, and Chang Kuo-Chu. At 237 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch A Brighter Summer Day online, the best option is Criterion Channel for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Long Goodbye and Malcolm X, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — A Brighter Summer Day isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
- A Brighter Summer Day is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the US.
- No — A Brighter Summer Day isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
- No — A Brighter Summer Day isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Criterion Channel.
- A Brighter Summer Day runs 3h 57m (237 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 91/100.
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