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Born in China

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Born in China

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Released Apr 21, 2017

1h 19m

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From frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest, filmmaker Lu Chuan follows the adventures of three animal families in China: the majestic panda, the savvy golden monkey and the elusive snow leopard.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

This is a perfectly nice nature documentary that deserves its theatrical showcase, and that's really all there is to say.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 27, 2017

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

As breathtaking as the imagery is...the script...is a mess of...goop. Granted, the narration is aimed at a young audience, and part of the pleasure in watching animals in the wild comes from observing the similarities and differences between them and us.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 27, 2017

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

John Krasinski narrates, and though he doesn't achieve that mix of gravitas and cheeky wit [of] Sir David Attenborough ... his vocal stylings are perfectly homey and serviceable for the task of guiding us through the lives of these special animals.

Apr 21, 2017

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Jamie Healy

Radio Times

While John Krasinski's jokey narration is filled with cringe-inducing clangers, the cuteness goes through the roof every time the mother panda and her tumbling tot take to the screen.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The documentary draws comparisons between human and animal behavior instead of thoroughly exploring the species on display - an increasingly reductive approach that insists upon applying an Orientalist perspective.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 4, 2022

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Leigh Monson

Substream Magazine

If your goals are little more than to see cute animals on a big screen, Born in China will meet that need. Just don't expect to get much more from the experience than some fuzzy feelings that will quickly evaporate after the credits

Rated: 3/5

Sep 24, 2020

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Rosana B

Assistindo quase que simultaneamente três documentários sobre os animais silvestres na China, maratonando uma programação da DisneyNature..."O Melhor de Reinos desconhecidos da China" e "Expedição China" e a certeza que macho é escrota em qualquer espécie, haja toxicidade, credo cruz... Há exceções, o macaquinho foi o herói da família... S2 .

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/01/23

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Cyrus K

Remember when they would release these Disney nature movies every earth day, boy i miss those days. Especially when we have underrated gems like this!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/23

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Audience Member

I thought it was an enjoyable documentary overall as we peek into the lives of 4 animals in the wild of China and the dangers they face each day.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

This movie is one of the best of its type. It portrayed many animals located away from the civilization in China. I don't know about you but when I was watching the film, it felt like a fantasy world! The photographers did an excellent job. Must watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Está hermosa y deja gran mensaje, creo que fue de las mejores películas del 2016

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

awesome footage, so much potential! the narration (English) was horrible! no scientific information, crude comments and manufactured drama.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Chuan Lu

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John Krasinski

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Xun Zhou

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Claire Keim

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David Fowler

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Brian Leith

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Synopsis

From frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest, filmmaker Lu Chuan follows the adventures of three animal families in China: the majestic panda, the savvy golden monkey and the elusive snow leopard.

Director: Chuan Lu
Producer: Roy Conli, Brian Leith, Phil Chapman
Screenwriter: David Fowler, Brian Leith, Phil Chapman, Chuan Lu
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Chuan Films
Rating: G
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 21, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.9M
Runtime: 1h 19m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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