Successor
2024, Chinese. Directed by Yan Fei & Peng Damo.
Ma Chenggang, a wealthy man in Xihong City, worries that his eldest son is too spoiled to succeed him. Determined to raise a capable successor, he takes an unconventional approach. They conceal their wealth, moving the family to a dilapidated neighborhood, and maintain an illusion of poverty, so that his son could develop qualities such as hard work, knowledge, careful budgeting, physical fitness, and perseverance.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Successor
Successor is streaming on Tencent Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 July 2024
- Original title
- 抓娃娃
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Peng Damo, Yan Fei, Lin Bingbao
- Box office
- $422M
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Successor: quick answers
Is Successor worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Successor?
Successor runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does Successor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Successor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Successor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Successor yet.
Which OTT platform is Successor on?
Successor is streaming on Tencent Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Successor?
If you liked Successor, try Kids from Shaolin, Disciples of the 36th Chamber, Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry.
Who directed Successor?
Successor (2024) was directed by Yan Fei and Peng Damo and stars Shen Teng, Ma Li, Shi Pengyuan.