Overview
A mystical journey unfolds as a young woman battles fate to rescue her sister from a powerful force.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- adventurous
- dramatic
- whimsical
- fantasy movie night
- animation showcase
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film reworks the White Snake legend through Xiaoqing's journey in a fantastical Shura city.
Xiaoqing is cast into the strange fantasy of Shura city and must find a route out amid repeated crises.
Xiaoqing's determination to rescue Xiaobai drives both her escape attempt and her growth through repeated calamities.
The mysterious masked youth repeatedly rescues Xiaoqing and joins her search for a way to leave.
Films like Green Snake, and why
White Snake
Chinese animated fantasy adventure with mythological figures, expressive world-building, and an emotionally driven sisterly quest
Ne Zha
Stylized animated fantasy centered on transformation, perilous supernatural realms, and bonds tested by sacrifice
Big Fish & Begonia
Visually ambitious Asian animated adventure combining folklore, martial-arts-inflected action, and coming-of-age themes
Movie Details
- Director
- Amp Wong
- Release Date
- 2021-07-23
- Runtime
- 132 min
- Rating
- 8.1 / 10 (393)
Cast
- Tang Xiaoxi
- Zhang Fuzheng
- Wei Chao
- Zhao Mingzhou
- Zheng Xiaopu
- Song Xuchen
- Qiu Qiu
- Zhang Biyu
- Ma Cheng
- Zhang Zhe
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Green Snake about?
- A determined snake spirit battles through a surreal supernatural city to rescue her sister and reclaim the freedom stolen from her.
- What is Green Snake like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Green Snake as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Green Snake violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Green Snake as moderate.
- Which films are like Green Snake?
- Films with a similar feel include White Snake, Ne Zha, and Big Fish & Begonia.
- How long is Green Snake?
- Green Snake runs 132 minutes.
- Where can I watch Green Snake?
- In United States, Green Snake streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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