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Ne Zha Review (2019) — 76% Celluloid Score

Directed by Jiaozi · 2019 ·

Short answer

Is Ne Zha worth watching?

Yes. Ne Zha (2019) earns a 76% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

76%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating
90% Audience snapshot · excluded
70 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · PG (UK) · PG (Australia) · PG (Singapore)
Cast
Lü Yanting , Joseph Cao , Han Mo , Chen Hao
Streaming
Prime Video, Peacock
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Also known as 哪吒之魔童降世 ナタ～魔童降臨～ 너자 นาจา Na Tra: Ma Đồng Giáng Thế ناچا

🏆 1 award win — Won Best Animation, Golden Rooster Awards 2019

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • Peacock

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
  • Celluloid Score 76% 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 animation, fantasy pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Ne Zha worth watching?

    Yes — Ne Zha earns a 76% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded animation, fantasy pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Jiaozi's mythic reinvention turned a demon-child legend into China's animation breakout — funny, furious, and a $700M-plus domestic phenomenon.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Ne Zha about?

    Born as a cursed demon child destined to destroy the world, young Ne Zha defies prophecy and forges an unlikely friendship with dragon prince Ao Bing while his parents and master fight to prove he can choose his own fate.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Ne Zha

    Ne Zha (2019) Review: A Demon Child Defies Fate

    Ne Zha is Jiaozi's rowdy, big-hearted Chinese animated reinvention of a classic myth, in which a boy branded a demon at birth sets out to prove fate wrong.

    Yes. It is a funny, thrilling and unexpectedly moving animated fantasy that works for newcomers to Chinese myth, and the essential first step before Ne Zha 2.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Ne Zha: frequently asked questions

    Is Ne Zha worth watching?

    Yes. Ne Zha (2019) has a Celluloid Score of 76%, 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 Ne Zha?

    In the United States, Ne Zha streams on Prime Video, Peacock with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Ne Zha?

    Ne Zha runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

    What is Ne Zha rated?

    Ne Zha is rated PG-13 in the United States, PG in the UK, PG in Australia and PG in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Ne Zha?

    Ne Zha is directed by Jiaozi and stars Lü Yanting, Joseph Cao, Han Mo, Chen Hao.

    What is the Metascore for Ne Zha?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Ne Zha is 70 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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