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The Year of the Snake is coming, and for Chinese people all around the world, it’s a time of celebration, reunion, and tradition. In addition to food, decorations, and family gatherings, one popular way to celebrate Chinese New Year is by watching movies. But there’s an additional way to celebrate the holiday: By watching movies that celebrate Chinese culture. So, grab some spring rolls, jasmine tea, and tangerines, and sit down with one of these classic movies with Chinese themes. It’s the perfect way to ring in the new year again. Joy Ride (2023) Lionsgate The festive season calls for optimism and joy, and Chinese New Year films typically feature uplifting stories, comedic elements and a star-studded cast of your favourite actors. Having said that, this year’s slate also has features some dramatic action-pack CNY flicks that are bound give you entertained. Take a look: Mom’s Big News Another, more low-key way to celebrate: watch some Chinese New Year movies. Most of these films are Chinese, but what Americans typically refer to as Chinese New Year is actually celebrated by This may not be a typical Chinese New Year movie, but Michelle Yeoh’s Academy-Award-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once is deserving of a watch all the same come the festive period. In this absurdist action comedy directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Yeoh plays a frazzled middle-aged woman who inadvertently An iconic mainstay among Chinese New Year movies, CJ7 is a Hong Kong–Chinese science fiction comedy-drama film directed by and starring Stephen Chow. Packed with themes of love and sacrifice, the movie follows impoverished single father Chow Ti, who lives in squalor with his nine-year-old son, Dicky. Discover these feel-good films perfect for Chinese New Year, featuring themes of family, love, resilience, and laughter. From nostalgic classics to modern gems, these movies will bring joy and warmth to your festive celebrations All the movies you need to watch during 2024 Chinese New Year: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Shang-Chi, a martial artist who lives a quiet life unexpectedly gets forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organisation where the Ten Rings attack him. 1. Which is the best Chinese New Year movie to watch in 2024? – The best Chinese New Year movies to watch in 2024 can vary from classics such as It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World to modern hits like Money No Enough. 2. Which is the best Chinese New Year movie according to IMDB? – According to IMDb, the best Chinese New Year movie based on its As January is coming to a close, it is also an exciting time as Lunar New Year is this Wednesday, Jan. 29. According to National Geographic, Lunar New Year is “the most important holiday in China and Chinese communities around the world.” It is a two-week celebration with various festivities and parties. Celebrate Lunar New Year with these flicks. Chinese New Year is a time of celebration and bonding between families—biological or chosen—and what better way to wind down after a hectic reunion meal of catching up and stuffing ourselves than with some entertainment? Below, we’ve curated diverse films to watch over the 15-day festival. With Lunar New Year comes a fresh start for many East and Southeast Asian cultures around the world. According to the lunar calendar, Jan. 22, 2023, ushers in the Year of the Rabbit — or the Year of the Cat for Vietnam — a celebration filled with feasts, festivals and family gatherings. A classic that brings together some of Asia’s finest actors, God of Gamblers is an iconic favourite from Hong Kong and one of the best movies to watch during Chinese New Year. The movie follows legendary gambler Ko Chun (Chow) as he finds himself embroiled in a series of adventures and misadventures. 12. Wish Dragon (2021) The Year of the Blue Dragon wouldn’t be appropriate without a dragon feature. This animated comedy film from Sony Pictures is about a teen boy who meets a wish-granting dragon, produced by Jackie Chan and features an all-star Asian voice cast including Constance Wu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Natasha Liu Bordizzo (“Ahsoka”), John Cho (“Star Trek”), and Ronny It includes movies released during the Lunar year period and classics that can be watched anytime. So get your favourite munchies ready for a Chinese New Year movie marathon and enjoy this festive season from the comfort of your home. 15 Chinese New Year films that you must watch Reunion Dinner (2022) Grab some snacks and gather your folks around the telly to watch and re-watch these top Chinese movies. The best way to get into the Chinese New Year mood? Snuggle up on the sofa with pineapple tarts and bak kwa (a far superior alternative to popcorn), plonk yourselves in front of the telly, leave the mess until tomorrow and catch a flick from Beyond the usual Chinese New Year traditions of ang baos, family gatherings and festive snacks, there's one more thing that many Singaporeans look forward to every year — the local Chinese New The best Chinese New Year movies to binge on in 2024. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. Which is the best Chinese New Year movie to watch in 2024? – The best Chinese New Year movies to watch in 2024 can vary from classics such as It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World to modern hits like Money No Enough. 2. Beginning with the new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20 (as per the English calendar), the Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year, is an annual festival that spans over 15 days. This year, it starts on February 10. This year marks the 30 year anniversary of All’s Well, Ends Well, a romantic comedy – with themes centered on love and wealth – that is considered to be a quintessential Lunar New Year movie. The movie portrays the lives of three brothers who live with their father, lie, play pranks, and get into hilarious situations.
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