What is the Metascore for Still Life?

Still Life has a Metascore of 81 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Still Life Review (2006) — 80% Celluloid Score

Directed by Jia Zhangke · 2006 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

Answer Summary

Still Life (2006) earns a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

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.

80%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating

78% Audience snapshot · excluded

81 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

7.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 48m
Cast: Han Sanming , Zhao Tao , Wang Hongwei , Zhubin Li , Haiyu Xiang , Lin Zhou , Lizhen Ma , Zhou Lan , Yong Huang , Jingsheng Li
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for Still Life (2006)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
Celluloid Score 80% 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
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Still Life worth watching?

Yes — Still Life earns a 80% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Still Life — Golden Lion at Venice 2006. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

What is Still Life about?

A town in Fengjie county is gradually being demolished and flooded to make way for the Three Gorges Dam. A man and woman visit the town to locate their estranged spouses, and become witness to the societal changes.

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Still Life stills

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