

The Sadness
2021, Chinese. Directed by Rob Jabbaz.
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A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they attempt to be reunited amid the chaos of a pandemic outbreak. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things imaginable.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,281 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sadness
The Sadness is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 January 2021
- Original title
- 哭悲
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Rob Jabbaz
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The Sadness: quick answers
Is The Sadness worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,281 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sadness?
The Sadness runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Sadness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sadness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sadness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sadness is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sadness on?
The Sadness is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sadness?
If you liked The Sadness, try Please Don't Feed the Children, Forgive Us All, The Domestics.
Who directed The Sadness?
The Sadness (2021) was directed by Rob Jabbaz and stars Berant Zhu, Regina Lei, Wang Tzu-chiang.