Dear You (2026)
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The verdict
Dear You lands among the stronger Chinese films on offer right now. It carries a 9.2/10 on TMDB across 36 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. It runs a manageable 118 minutes. It had its theatrical run in Australia — check back here for its OTT arrival.
💬 Reviewers singled out the story and music for praise. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
Xiaowei travels to Thailand to find his "billionaire grandfather" who is out of contact due to debt problems, but unexpectedly find the one who has been corresponding with his grandmother for years is not her husband.
Good to know
| Runtime | 118 min |
| Watch with family? | M · Check rating |
| Genre | Drama / Family |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Lan Hongchun
Cast
Li Sitong
Xie Nanzhi
Wang Yantong
Zheng Musheng
Wu Shaoqing
Old Ye Shurou
Zheng Runqi
Xiaowei
Wang Xiaohui
Young Ye Shurou
Zhao Shuguang
Xie Zehua
Where to watch in Australia
Theatrical run ended — OTT arrival pending
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Dear You worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 9.2/10. See FilmyChill's full take above.
Where can I watch Dear You?
Dear You has finished its theatrical run in Australia. Its OTT release hasn't been announced yet — check back soon.
When is Dear You releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
An OTT release date for Dear You hasn't been officially announced yet. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is Dear You family friendly?
Dear You is rated M.
What language is Dear You in?
Dear You is a Chinese film (Drama / Family).