China Moon

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"He thought it was passion. It was deceit. He thought it was love. It was murder."
  • R
  • 1994
  • 1 hr 39 min
  • 6.3  (7,604)

China Moon is a suspenseful crime-drama film from 1994, directed by John Bailey and starring Ed Harris, Madeleine Stowe, and Charles Dance. The movie tells the story of the passionate and illicit affair between Kyle Bodine, a married police detective, and Rachel Munro, the beautiful and enigmatic wife of a wealthy businessman. Set in a small town in Florida, the movie begins with Kyle Bodine investigating the murder of a local woman, who was found strangled in her home. He teams up with his partner Lamar Dickey (played by Benicio Del Toro) and the two begin to deduce clues that don't add up. During the investigation, Kyle meets Rachel Munro when she visits the station to report the theft of her cherry-red Mustang. There's an instant attraction between the two, and before long, they start an affair.

Rachel is married to a very wealthy man, Rupert Munro (played by Charles Dance), who is jealous and controlling. He is an art dealer, and his office is located above a Chinese restaurant called "China Moon," a restaurant that Kyle and Rachel often visit for their secret meetings. Rupert is unaware of the affair, but his suspicion increases when he discovers Rachel's prized Mustang parked outside the restaurant one evening.

Things start to unravel when Kyle's partner, Lamar, tells him how to break into someone's house without leaving fingerprints. This useful information comes back to haunt them when the police find Kyle's fingerprints all over the house of the murdered woman. This leads to a series of twists and turns in the movie, as Kyle and Rachel's relationship is put to the test.

The movie is a showcase of sexual tension, suspense, and heart-pumping moments that keep the audience on edge. As the mystery deepens, the stakes get higher, and both the affair and the investigation become increasingly dangerous. Ed Harris gives a strong and brooding performance as Kyle, and Madeleine Stowe is captivating as the charismatic and elusive Rachel. Charles Dance is terrific as the jealous and controlling husband, and Benicio Del Toro shines in his early career role as Kyle's partner.

China Moon is a beautifully shot movie that uses its Florida setting to evoke a sense of intense heat and danger. The film's sleek and stylish production design transports the audience to the 1990s, with glamorous and classic cars, tailor-made suits, and a jazzy soundtrack. The movie also explores themes of power, control, and obsession, as well as how people will go to great lengths to get what they want.

Overall, China Moon is a well-crafted thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. With its strong performances, engrossing storyline, and atmospheric visuals, it's a movie that many people will find hard to forget.

China Moon is a 1994 mystery with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3.

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China Moon is available to watch free on The Roku Channel Free, Pluto TV and Tubi TV. It's also available to stream, download and buy on demand at Amazon Prime, The Roku Channel, Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube VOD and Vudu. Some platforms allow you to rent China Moon for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
  • Release Date
    1994
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 39 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (7,604)
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