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Shuttle Life Review (2017) — 73% Celluloid Score

Directed by Tan Seng Kiat · 2017 ·

Answer Summary: Is Shuttle Life worth watching?

Shuttle Life (2017) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Shuttle Life?

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.

73%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

82% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
68 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 31m
Cast
Jack Tan , Sylvia Chang , Angel Chan , Gan Mei Yan , Juztin Lan , Jack Yap , Billy Ng , Alissa Chong Abdullah , Teo Swee Huat , Lenny Ooi
Country
Malaysia
Language
Mandarin

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Rent: Apple TV

Buy: Apple TV

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (82/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
  • Celluloid Score 73% 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 Shuttle Life worth watching?

Yes — Shuttle Life earns a 73% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Tan Seng Kiat’s Kuala Lumpur migrant drama won the MGGA 2018 Audience Choice Award — a Malaysian indie that also competed for Best New Director.

Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Shuttle Life about?

A poor family struggles to cope with tragedy and mental illness in a fractured society.

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Critic Reviews

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Shuttle Life (2017) Review

Tan Seng Kiat's Shuttle Life (2017) remains a defining Drama landmark from Malaysia, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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