What is the Metascore for House of Hummingbird?

House of Hummingbird has a Metascore of 85 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch House of Hummingbird?

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

What countries is House of Hummingbird streaming in?

House of Hummingbird streams on Netflix in South Korea; Prime Video in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

House of Hummingbird Review (2019) — 84% Celluloid Score

Item: House of Hummingbird
Rating: 4
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Kim Bora · 2019 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

House of Hummingbird (2019) earns a 84% 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.

84%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

96% Editorial Rating

90% Audience snapshot · excluded

85 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

7.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 15m
Cast: Park Ji-hu , Kim Sae-byuk , Seol Hye-in , Jung In-gi , Lee Seung-yeon , Park Soo-yeon , Son Sang-yeon , Kil Hae-yeon , Kim Mi-hyang , Lee Sun-ju
Streaming: Prime Video
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean

Official theatrical poster for House of Hummingbird (2019)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Where to watch House of Hummingbird by country

Country	Streaming on
South Korea	Netflix
United States	Prime Video

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (85/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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Is House of Hummingbird worth watching?

Yes — House of Hummingbird earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Kim Bora’s Seoul coming-of-age film won Golden Hanoman at JAFF 2019 — a Korean indie that became a regional festival touchstone.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is House of Hummingbird about?

14-year-old Eun-hee moves through life like a hummingbird searching for a taste of sweetness wherever she may find it. Ignored by her parents and abused by her brother, she finds her escape by roaming the neighborhood with her best friend, going on adventures, and exploring young love.

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Critic Reviews

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House of Hummingbird (2019) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Kim Bora's House of Hummingbird (2019) remains a defining Drama landmark from South Korea, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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