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20th Century Girl Review (2022) — 79% Celluloid Score

Directed by Bang Woo-ri · 2022 ·

Short answer

Is 20th Century Girl worth watching?

Yes. 20th Century Girl (2022) earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating
92% Audience snapshot · excluded
72 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
8.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 59m
Age rating
PG13 (Singapore) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Byeon Woo-seok , Kim You-jung , Park Jung-woo , Roh Yoon-seo , Kim Sung-kyung , Jeong Seok-yong , Yoon Yi-reh , Jeon Hye-won , Kim Nu-rim , Han Hyo-joo
Streaming
Netflix
Language
Korean

Also known as 20세기 소녀 Una chica del siglo XX Garota do Século 20 20世紀のキミ 20世纪少女 20世紀少女 20 เซนจูรี่ รักนี้ซาบซ่า Cô Gái Thế Kỷ 20

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Where to watch 20th Century Girl by country

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
  • Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is 20th Century Girl worth watching?

    Yes — 20th Century Girl earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    A tender late-’90s school romance with Byeon Woo-seok’s breakout film turn — soft-focus nostalgia that made him a global search name before Lovely Runner.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is 20th Century Girl about?

    In 1999, a teen girl keeps close tabs on a boy in school on behalf of her deeply smitten best friend – then she gets swept up in a love story of her own.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English 20th Century Girl

    20th Century Girl (2022) Review: A Crush by Proxy

    20th Century Girl is a Korean first-love drama set in 1999, a tender, nostalgic romance that runs on the charm of Kim You-jung and Byeon Woo-seok.

    Yes, for romance fans. It is a warm, beautifully played teen love story, best for viewers who welcome nostalgia and tears and can forgive a slow, familiar middle.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    20th Century Girl: frequently asked questions

    Is 20th Century Girl worth watching?

    Yes. 20th Century Girl (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 79%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch 20th Century Girl?

    In the United States, 20th Century Girl streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is 20th Century Girl?

    20th Century Girl runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

    What is 20th Century Girl rated?

    20th Century Girl is rated PG13 in Singapore and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in 20th Century Girl?

    20th Century Girl is directed by Bang Woo-ri and stars Byeon Woo-seok, Kim You-jung, Park Jung-woo, Roh Yoon-seo, Kim Sung-kyung.

    What is the Metascore for 20th Century Girl?

    Metacritic's Metascore for 20th Century Girl is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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