badelf
8/10A rather creative, heart-warming coming-of-age film.
Reviewed on November 18, 2023
Riceboy Sleeps(2023)
7.2(58)1h 57m2023-03-17
Drama
Riceboy Sleeps Synopsis
In the 1990s, an immigrant single mother raises her teenage son in the Canadian suburbs, determined to provide a better life for him than the one she left behind in South Korea.
Riceboy Sleeps (2023) is a drama film directed by Anthony Shim, released on March 17, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Choi Seung-yoon, Ethan Hwang, Dohyun Noel Hwang and Anthony Shim. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Shim
- Writers:
- Anthony Shim
- Producers:
- Anthony Shim, Rebecca Steele, Bryan Demore
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Lew
- Composer:
- Andrew Yong Hoon Lee
- Production:
- Lonesome Heroes Productions, A Lasting Dose Productions, Kind Stranger Productions
- Status:
- Released
Riceboy Sleeps (2023) Trailer
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Riceboy Sleeps Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Riceboy Sleeps.
Official Trailer
Trailer
In Theatres This Weekend
Teaser
Spotlight on Riceboy Sleeps
Featurette
Riceboy Sleeps Cast & Crew
Main cast
Choi Seung-yoon
as So-Young
Ethan Hwang
as Dong-Hyun
Dohyun Noel Hwang
as Child Dong-Hyun
Anthony Shim
as Simon
Hunter Dillon
as Harry
Jerina Son
as Mi-Sun
Kang In-sung
as Won-Shik / In-Shik
Choi Jong-ryul
as Grandpa
Lee Yong-nyeo
as Grandma
Kendra Anderson
as Miss Jane
- Elizabeth Wainwright Molinares
Elizabeth Wainwright Molinares
as Child Ashley
- Sawyer Proulx
Sawyer Proulx
as Stewart
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Shim, written by Anthony Shim, produced by Anthony Shim, Rebecca Steele and Bryan Demore.
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Riceboy Sleeps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 58 ratings.
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Riceboy Sleeps – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riceboy Sleeps online?
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Riceboy Sleeps (2023) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Riceboy Sleeps?
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The main cast of Riceboy Sleeps (2023) includes Choi Seung-yoon, Ethan Hwang, Dohyun Noel Hwang, Anthony Shim and Hunter Dillon. The film was directed by Anthony Shim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riceboy Sleeps released?
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Riceboy Sleeps was released on March 17, 2023 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Riceboy Sleeps worth watching?
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Riceboy Sleeps (2023) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Riceboy Sleeps?
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