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Mai Review (2024) — 74% Celluloid Score

Directed by Trấn Thành · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Mai worth watching?

Yes. Mai (2024) earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (91%) responded more warmly than critics (74%). See the 3 inputs.

74%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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74% Editorial Rating
91% Audience snapshot · excluded
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 11m
Age rating
15 (UK)
Cast
Trấn Thành , Tuấn Trần , Phương Anh Đào , Hồng Đào
Streaming
Netflix
Country
Vietnam
Language
Vietnamese

Also known as 再爱一次 再愛一次 รักของไม

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Where to watch Mai by country

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Turkey Netflix
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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (74/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
  • Celluloid Score 74% combines 3 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

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

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Is Mai worth watching?

Yes — Mai earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4/5).

Celluloid verdict

Vietnam's box-office record-breaker — a romantic drama that critics found melodramatic but audiences crowned as essential, with Phương Thảo's lead performance earning praise for dignity under economic pressure.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (91%) responded more warmly than critics (74%).

What is Mai about?

A single mother working as a masseuse in Ho Chi Minh City fights to protect her daughter while navigating a complicated romance with a kind-hearted client who may not survive his illness. Trấn Thành's directorial follow-up to the record-breaking *Bố Già* became Vietnam's highest-grossing film with working-class tenderness at its center.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Mai

Mai (2024) Review: Saigon Melodrama With a Full Heart

Mai is Trấn Thành's record-breaking Vietnamese romantic drama about a Ho Chi Minh City masseuse and an unlikely love, a big-hearted melodrama that aims for tears.

Yes, with reservations. It is a sincere, emotionally generous crowd-pleaser for fans of big romantic melodrama, if you can accept its length and its heavy hand.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Mai: frequently asked questions

Is Mai worth watching?

Yes. Mai (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Mai?

In the United States, Mai streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Mai?

Mai runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

What is Mai rated?

Mai is rated 15 in the UK. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Mai?

Mai is directed by Trấn Thành and stars Trấn Thành, Tuấn Trần, Phương Anh Đào, Hồng Đào.

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