Double Happiness

Double Happiness (1994)

  • 70% of critics liked it
    (10 reviews)

  • 61% of users liked it
    (1,724 ratings)

Family ghosts, generational conflict, and the immigrant experience frame this episodic comedy-drama about a Chinese-born Canadian woman's quest for self-definition, which marked the debut of writer/director Mina Shum. Jade Li (Sandra Oh), an aspiring actress in her early twenties, lives at home with… More

PG-13, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By
Mina Shum
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Jul 28, 1995 Wide
On DVD
Apr 17, 2007

Critic Reviews

  • Fred Topel, About.com

    Compelling idea, but slow, boring execution.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Delightful Canadian film about one young woman's coming-of-age.

  • Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

    When people say, "Write what you know," they don't mean, "Write about YOU YOU YOU!"

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Drew S


    Good movie, but can someone say "worst DVD cover ever?" More later, maybe.

  • Keysha H


    This is one of my favorite movies, really funny and clever look at a generational family having a bit of culture shock.

  • Leigh R


    Good movie.

  • Leo L


    A favorite. Love this movie! Sandra Oh is simply great in this film.

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