Bao (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, Bao is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Domee Shi, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. An aging Chinese mom suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
Who’s in it. Bao stars Daniel Kailin as TV Son (voice), Sindy Lau as Mom (voice), Sharmaine Yeoh as (voice) and Tim Zhang as Dad (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Bao has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bao page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bao tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bao (2018)?
- In US, Bao is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bao worth watching?
- Bao holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bao?
- Bao stars Daniel Kailin, Sindy Lau, Sharmaine Yeoh and Tim Zhang.
- When was Bao released?
- Bao was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.