Dumplings
6.8/10
jumps
4
gore
6
dread
8
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
A former TV star seeks rejuvenation through Aunt Mei's famous dumplings, whose secret ingredient is exactly what you dread. Fruit Chan's satire of beauty and appetite is elegant, transgressive, and anchored by Bai Ling's serenely amoral chef.
Dumplings (2004) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 91 minutes |
| Jump scares | 2/5 — on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares |
| Gore | 3/5 — a moderate amount of blood and violence |
| Dread | 4/5 — heavy atmosphere — expect it to sit with you afterwards |
| Themes | graphic bodily transformation; psychological distress |
Dumplings carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 2/5 for jump scares, 3/5 for gore and 4/5 for lingering dread, over 91 minutes. Older teens and adults — less for what it shows than for how long it stays with you.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Dumplings?
- On our intensity scale, Dumplings rates 4/10 for jump scares and 8/10 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares.
- How gory is Dumplings?
- Dumplings rates 6/10 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
- How long is Dumplings?
- Dumplings runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
- What is Dumplings rated?
- Dumplings has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 4/10 for jump scares, 6/10 for gore and 8/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Dumplings (2004)?
- Dumplings is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
