Marry My Dead Body

2022

2h 10m

Comedy

Drama

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64%

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11 Reviews

93%

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100+ Ratings

Wu Ming-Han, a straight policeman who is homophobic and ghost-phobic, accidentally picks up a red wedding envelope while collecting evidence. He finds himself betrothed to the envelope's owner Mao Pang-Yu, a gay man who died under mysterious circumstances. The duo must work through their differences and join forces to solve the case, seeking justice for Mao.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The film yearns for harmony between the old and new, traditionalism and progressiveness, and by extension, echoes Taiwan’s identity, with roots in Chinese heritage and modern Western influence.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 24, 2024

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Frank J. Avella

Awards Daily

The ensuing otherworldly silliness is a hilarious delight that some might find offensive since it isn’t careful or woke, but it is sweet and touching, albeit in a wildly, abrasively entertaining manner.

Rated: B+

Dec 1, 2023

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Brandon Judell

Brandon Judell (Medium)

What follows are fisticuffs, grumpy gangsters, grandmas insisting you come over for dinner, and a few shoot-outs that lead to quite a sweet, moving, satisfying finale proving that sometimes we all need a good dose of otherworldly romantic silliness.

Sep 11, 2023

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John Sooja

Common Sense Media

Gay men are often portrayed stereotypically, and many portrayals even repeat old and damaging alignments with depression, insanity, disease or illness, overt sexuality, and death.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 5, 2023

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Sarah Musnicky

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Despite its issues, Marry My Dead Body offers a hilariously heartwarming twist to a long-time tradition.

Rated: 7.5

Aug 12, 2023

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Chris Joyce

Movies and Munchies (YouTube)

When the focus is on the growth journey of Ming-han and the developing friendship between him and Mao, the movie is captivating and touching, using the character strengths of charisma and connection to showcase a wonderful relationship.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 12, 2023

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Audience Member

I FREAKING LOVED ITTTT

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/30/24

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Adrian T

love this movie it got me crying

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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Ryuko N

Silly and goofy stereo tropes and some negative ones, although I find the path of the story is a good friendship in the the end. I want this on Blu-Ray.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/24

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Ed J

Absolutely loved this movie. Comedy, action, drama. Would recommend to everyone I know

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

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Bill B

Unusual approach to considering love, homosexuality, and resolving old family issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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J B

So good. Very well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/05/23

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Wei-hao Cheng

Director

Greg Han Hsu

Wu Ming-Han

Po-Hung Lin

Mao Pang-Yu

Gingle Wang

Lin Tzu-Ching

Tsai Chen-Nan

Lin Hsiao-Yuan

Man-Chiao Wang

Pang-Yu's grandmother

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Synopsis

Wu Ming-Han, a straight policeman who is homophobic and ghost-phobic, accidentally picks up a red wedding envelope while collecting evidence. He finds himself betrothed to the envelope's owner Mao Pang-Yu, a gay man who died under mysterious circumstances. The duo must work through their differences and join forces to solve the case, seeking justice for Mao.

Director: Wei-hao Cheng
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: QC Media
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2023
Runtime: 2h 10m

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