Marry My Dead Body Review (2023) — 77% Celluloid Score
Directed by Cheng Wei-hao · 2023 ·
Is Marry My Dead Body worth watching?
Yes. Marry My Dead Body (2023) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Cheng Wei-hao Film Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Marry My Dead Body by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
- Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, mystery, fantasy pick
Not ideal for
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Is Marry My Dead Body worth watching?
Yes — Marry My Dead Body earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, mystery, fantasy pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Greg Hsu and Austin Lin's chemistry powered a cross-genre hit that critics called messy but irresistible — a queer ghost comedy that proved Taiwanese commercial cinema could be progressive and profitable simultaneously.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Marry My Dead Body about?
A homophobic police detective is forced into a ghost marriage with the gay victim of a hit-and-run so the spirit can possess his body and solve the case. Cheng Wei-hao blends buddy-cop comedy, queer romance, and supernatural whodunit into Taiwan's crowd-pleasing genre mash-up of 2023.
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Critic Reviews
Marry My Dead Body (2023) Review: Wed to a Ghost
★★★★☆
Marry My Dead Body is Cheng Wei-hao's Taiwanese ghost comedy in which a homophobic cop is forced to marry a gay man's spirit, a messy, big-hearted genre mash-up.
Yes. It is a warm, very funny crowd-pleaser that mixes buddy-cop action, ghost comedy and queer romance, best for viewers who forgive a sprawling plot.
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Marry My Dead Body: frequently asked questions
Is Marry My Dead Body worth watching?
Yes. Marry My Dead Body (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, 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 Marry My Dead Body?
In the United States, Marry My Dead Body 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 Marry My Dead Body?
Marry My Dead Body runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
What is Marry My Dead Body rated?
Marry My Dead Body is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, R21 in Singapore and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Marry My Dead Body?
Marry My Dead Body is directed by Cheng Wei-hao and stars Greg Hsu, Austin Lin, Gingle Wang, Tsai Chen-nan.
What is the Metascore for Marry My Dead Body?
Metacritic's Metascore for Marry My Dead Body is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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