What is the Metascore for Past Lives?

Past Lives has a Metascore of 94 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Past Lives streaming in?

Past Lives streams on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Netflix, TVING in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; TV+ in Turkey; MUBI, StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Past Lives Review (2023) — 87% Celluloid Score

Directed by Celine Song · 2023 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Past Lives (2023) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

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.

87%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

95% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

94 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1

7.8 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 46m
Cast: Greta Lee , Teo Yoo , John Magaro , Moon Seung-ah , Leem Seung-min , Yoon Ji-hye , Choi Won-young , An Min-young , Seo Yeon-woo , Chang Ki-ha
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Past Lives (2023)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Viki, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Past Lives by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia	Lionsgate Play
South Korea	Netflix, TVING
Thailand	Netflix
Turkey	TV+
United Kingdom	MUBI, StudioCanal Presents

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

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (94/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
Celluloid Score 87% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Past Lives worth watching?

Yes — Past Lives earns a 87% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Past Lives — Sundance 2023 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

What is Past Lives about?

After decades apart, childhood friends Nora and Hae Sung are reunited in New York for one fateful weekend as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life.

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