What is the Metascore for Lust, Caution?

Lust, Caution has a Metascore of 73 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Lust, Caution streaming in?

Lust, Caution streams on Hulu in Japan; Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Lust, Caution

Directed by Ang Lee · 2007 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Lust, Caution (2007) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (80%) responded more warmly than critics (72%).

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.

73%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

72% Editorial Rating

80% Audience snapshot · excluded

73 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

7.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 38m
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
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for Lust, Caution (2007)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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

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Where to watch Lust, Caution by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Hulu
South Korea	Netflix, Wavve, TVING

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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

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Is Lust, Caution worth watching?

Yes — Lust, Caution earns a 73% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Audiences (80%) responded more warmly than critics (72%).

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.

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