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Black Coal, Thin Ice Review (2014) — 79% Celluloid Score

Directed by Diao Yinan · 2014 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Black Coal, Thin Ice worth watching?

Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (74%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Black Coal, Thin Ice?

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.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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94% Editorial Rating
74% Audience snapshot · excluded
81 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
6.7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 46m
Cast
Liao Fan , Gwei Lun-Mei , Wang Xuebing , Wang Jingchun , Yu Ailei , Ni Jingyang , Wang Liang
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Where to watch

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

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

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

Not ideal for

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    Is Black Coal, Thin Ice worth watching?

    Yes — Black Coal, Thin Ice earns a 79% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Black Coal, Thin Ice — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (74%).

    What is Black Coal, Thin Ice about?

    Two former cops start investigating the series of murders that tanked their careers when the killings begin again.

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