Overview
A whirlwind of wealth and rivalry unfolds as love faces its greatest test in a world of opulence.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- glamorous
- warm
- date night
- girls night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film polished, culturally significant, funny, and heartfelt, even while acknowledging its conventional romantic-comedy structure.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rachel is an American-born Chinese professor whose identity shapes her relationship with Nick and his Singaporean family.
Nick’s wealthy family and elite social circle challenge Rachel’s place in the relationship.
Singaporean estates, extravagant parties, designer fashion, and a high-profile wedding define the film’s presentation.
Rachel and Nick must negotiate their private relationship against family approval and inherited expectations.
Films like Crazy Rich Asians, and why
The Big Sick
glamorous romantic comedy built around family expectations, social status, and cultural conflict
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
ensemble romantic comedy combining cross-cultural identity, family pressure, and warm humor
The Wedding Planner
stylish romance centered on wealth, family approval, and emotionally charged social rituals
Movie Details
- Director
- Jon M. Chu
- Release Date
- 2018-08-15
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (4059)
Cast
- Constance Wu
- Henry Golding
- Michelle Yeoh
- Gemma Chan
- Lisa Lu
- Awkwafina
- Harry Shum Jr.
- Ken Jeong
- Sonoya Mizuno
- Chris Pang
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Crazy Rich Asians about?
- An American-born Chinese professor confronts wealth, tradition, and social rivalry when she visits her boyfriend’s powerful Singaporean family.
- What is Crazy Rich Asians like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Crazy Rich Asians as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Crazy Rich Asians violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Crazy Rich Asians.
- What did critics think of Crazy Rich Asians?
- Critics broadly found the film polished, culturally significant, funny, and heartfelt, even while acknowledging its conventional romantic-comedy structure.
- Which films are like Crazy Rich Asians?
- Films with a similar feel include The Big Sick, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and The Wedding Planner.
- How long is Crazy Rich Asians?
- Crazy Rich Asians runs 121 minutes.
- Where can I watch Crazy Rich Asians?
- In United States, Crazy Rich Asians streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
