What is the Metascore for Duckweed?

Duckweed has a Metascore of 59 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Duckweed?

Duckweed is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Duckweed streaming in?

Duckweed streams on Wavve in South Korea; Prime Video in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Comedy Drama

Duckweed

Directed by Han Han · 2017 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Duckweed (2017) earns a 64% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

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.

64%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

67% Editorial Rating

71% Audience snapshot · excluded

59 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3

6.5 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 42m
Cast: Zhao Liying , Deng Chao , Eddie Peng Yu-Yan , Dong Zijian , King Shih-chieh , Zhang Benyu , Li Ronghao , Zack Gao , Mason Lee , Zhang Guoqing
Streaming: Prime Video
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for Duckweed (2017)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Prime Video

Rent: Amazon Video, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Duckweed by country

Country	Streaming on
South Korea	Wavve
United States	Prime Video

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (67/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (71%).
Celluloid Score 64% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Duckweed worth watching?

Yes — Duckweed earns a 64% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Han Han’s time-slip comedy-drama — Zhao Liying opposite Deng Chao in a crowd-pleasing father-son story.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Duckweed about?

When a son attempts to reconcile with his father, a series of fateful events allow him to experience the father's life in the past.

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