American Dreams in China (2013)
▸ Worth a watch
American Dreams in China is streaming in Malaysia on Lionsgate Play.
The verdict
American Dreams in China is a dependable Chinese film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 6.8/10 on TMDB across 127 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 112 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Lionsgate Play.
Should you spend 1h 52m on it?
1h 52m of Chinese drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 127 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Three Chinese friends build a successful English language school to help Chinese teenagers fulfil their dreams.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 52m |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Chan Ho-Sun
Cast
Huang Xiaoming
成冬青
Deng Chao
孟晓骏
Tong Dawei
王阳
Du Juan
苏梅
Tong Lei
许文
Liu Tianzuo
牛咏啸
Where to watch in Malaysia
Lionsgate Play
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is American Dreams in China worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.8/10 on audience ratings. 1h 52m of Chinese drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Where can I watch American Dreams in China?
You can stream American Dreams in China in Malaysia on Lionsgate Play.
When is American Dreams in China coming to streaming?
American Dreams in China is already streaming in Malaysia on Lionsgate Play.
What language is American Dreams in China in?
American Dreams in China is a Chinese film (Drama).