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Drama MIFFest 2018 · Best Director Editor's Pick

Angels Wear White Review (2017) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Vivian Qu · 2017 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Angels Wear White worth watching?

Angels Wear White (2017) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Angels Wear White?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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90% Editorial Rating
76% Audience snapshot · excluded
78 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
6.7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 47m
Cast
Wen Qi , Zhou Meijun , Shi Ke , Geng Le , Liu Weiwei , Peng Jing , Wang Yuexin , Li Mengnan , Jiang Xinyue , Bamboo Chen
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (76%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
  • Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Angels Wear White worth watching?

    Yes — Angels Wear White earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Vivian Qu’s #MeToo-era Chinese thriller won Best Director and Best Screenplay at MGGA 2018 — a major early win for MIFFest’s competition.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%).

    What is Angels Wear White about?

    In a small seaside town, two schoolgirls are assaulted by a middle-aged man in a motel. Mia, a teenager who was working on reception that night, is the only witness. For fear of losing her job, she says nothing. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Wen, one of the victims, finds that her troubles have only just begun. Trapped in a world that offers them no safety, Mia and Wen will have to find their own way out.

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    Critic Reviews

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    Angels Wear White (2017) Review

    Vivian Qu's Angels Wear White (2017) remains a defining Drama landmark from China, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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