What is the Metascore for Eternal Wave?

Eternal Wave has a Metascore of 52 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Eternal Wave streaming in?

Eternal Wave streams on Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

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Eternal Wave

Q: Is Eternal Wave worth watching?

Eternal Wave (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 57%, calculated from available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb inputs. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not affect the score. Reception was largely negative. Directed by Billy Chung Siu-Hung.

Q: Where can I watch Eternal Wave?

Streaming availability for Eternal Wave varies by region — currently on Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

Directed by Billy Chung Siu-Hung · 2017 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Eternal Wave (2017) earns a 57% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.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.

57%

Celluloid Score Not Recommended

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60% Editorial Rating

64% Audience snapshot · excluded

52 Metascore

★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.9

5.8 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 40m
Cast: Zhao Liying , Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing , Simon Yam , Hans Zhang , Zhang Lanxin , Zhu Yilong , Jonathan Kos-Read , Yu Xiaoguang , Xi Meijuan , Kou Zhenhai
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for Eternal Wave (2017)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

Where to watch Eternal Wave by country

Country	Streaming on
Malaysia	Lionsgate Play
South Korea	Wavve, TVING

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

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (60/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (64%).
Celluloid Score 57% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is Eternal Wave worth watching?

No — Eternal Wave earns a 57% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.

Celluloid Verdict

Wartime espionage romance — Zhao Liying opposite Aaron Kwok in a period thriller.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Eternal Wave about?

Lin Xiang and Lan Fang, who is pretending to be his wife, are sent to Shanghai to rebuild the underground headquarters and help liberate China from the Japanese invaders.

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