What is the Metascore for Infernal Affairs?

Infernal Affairs has a Metascore of 75 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Infernal Affairs?

Infernal Affairs is available on HBO Max, The Criterion Channel. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Infernal Affairs streaming in?

Infernal Affairs streams on Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in Pakistan; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; HBO Max, The Criterion Channel in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Infernal Affairs Review (2002) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai & Andrew Lau Wai-Keung · 2002 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Infernal Affairs (2002) earns a 83% 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.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

94% Editorial Rating

94% Audience snapshot · excluded

75 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1

8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 41m
Cast: Andy Lau , Tony Leung Chiu-wai , Anthony Wong Chau-Sang , Eric Tsang Chi-Wai , Kelly Chen Hui-Lin , Sammi Cheng Sau-Man , Elva Hsiao , Chapman To Man-Chat
Streaming: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese

Official theatrical poster for Infernal Affairs (2002)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

HBO Max
The Criterion Channel

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Infernal Affairs by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Netflix
Indonesia	Netflix
Japan	Netflix, Prime Video
Malaysia	Netflix
Pakistan	Netflix
Philippines	Netflix
South Korea	Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, TVING
Thailand	Netflix
United States	HBO Max, The Criterion Channel

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

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
IMDb users score it 8/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, action, thriller, crime, mystery pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Infernal Affairs worth watching?

Yes — Infernal Affairs earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

The Hong Kong crime classic that remade Hollywood — Andy Lau and Tony Leung in a mole-vs-mole masterpiece.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Infernal Affairs about?

Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.

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