Big Brother (2018) Review

Is Big Brother worth watching?

Yes — Big Brother is worth watching, with a 70% Critic Score and 72% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 66% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (55), Letterboxd (3.2/5), and IMDb (6.7/10).

Directed by Kam Ka-wai, Big Brother runs 111 minutes in Mandarin. On Celluloid we index it for “Big Brother review”, “is Big Brother worth watching”, and related discovery queries from China.

What is Big Brother about?

A soldier-turned-high school teacher uses unusual methods to reach to a class of poor students, while dealing with a greedy entrepreneur and his gang of fighters as well as the government.

Critics consensus: Yen plays a reformed gangster turned teacher — a Hong Kong action-drama with classroom heart and brutal set pieces. The film stars Donnie Yen, Joe Chen, Lok Ming-Kit, Yu Kang, Bruce Tong Kwan-Chi, and others.

Should you watch Big Brother tonight?

Yes, if the premise appeals — Big Brother is a solid pick among China action. At 111 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Big Brother?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Big Brother (2018) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt7336572. Explore more from China on our country hub or browse action films.