What is the Metascore for One Second?

One Second has a Metascore of 66 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is One Second streaming in?

One Second streams on Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; MUBI in Turkey; MUBI in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

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One Second

Directed by Zhang Yimou · 2020 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

One Second (2020) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

72%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

75% Editorial Rating

79% Audience snapshot · excluded

66 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.3 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 44m
Cast: Liu Haocun , Zhang Yi , Fan Wei , Li Yan , Yang Tiecheng , Li Xiaochuan , Yu Yang , Wang Bing , Cao Rui , Zhang Shaobo
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for One Second (2020)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on MUBI in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Where to watch One Second by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT
Turkey	MUBI
United Kingdom	MUBI

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (75/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (79%).
Metascore is generally favorable (66/100).
Celluloid Score 72% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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

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Is One Second worth watching?

Yes — One Second earns a 72% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

One Second — a notable Celluloid catalog title with strong audience discovery.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is One Second about?

A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond.

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