# Lust, Caution (2007) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/lust-caution-2007/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 73% |
| Editorial Rating | 72/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 80% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Ang Lee |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller |
| Runtime | 158 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2007 |

## Quick answer

Lust, Caution (2007) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Lust, Caution — Venice 2007 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 73/100. Directed by Ang Lee.

## Celluloid verdict

Lust, Caution — Venice 2007 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official  who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.

## Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tang Wei, Joan Chen, Leehom Wang, Tou Tsung-hua, Jacqueline Zhu, Ven Kao, Lawrence Ko, Johnson Yuen Tak-Cheung, Chin Ka-Lok

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2007.

## Where to watch

South Korea: Netflix, Wavve, TVING
Japan: Hulu

## Common questions

**Is Lust, Caution worth watching?**
Lust, Caution holds a 73% Celluloid Score. Lust, Caution — Venice 2007 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Lust, Caution about?**
During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official  who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.

**Who directed Lust, Caution?**
Lust, Caution (2007) was directed by Ang Lee.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Lust, Caution?**
73% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (72/100), Metascore (73/100), Letterboxd (3.6/5), and IMDb (7.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Lust, Caution?**
Lust, Caution is on Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Hulu in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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