# The Farewell (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-farewell-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Editorial Rating | 97/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 86% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 89/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Lulu Wang |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Festival premiere | Sundance 2019 |

## Quick answer

The Farewell (2019) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Farewell — Sundance 2019 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 89/100. Directed by Lulu Wang.

## Celluloid verdict

The Farewell — Sundance 2019 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.

## Cast

Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu, Hong Lin, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin Xiaojie, Yang Xuejian, Becca Khalil, Jiang Yongbo, Chen Han

## Accolades

Premiered at Sundance 2019.

## Where to watch

South Korea: TVING
Japan: Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Thailand: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is The Farewell worth watching?**
The Farewell holds a 85% Celluloid Score. The Farewell — Sundance 2019 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Farewell about?**
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.

**Who directed The Farewell?**
The Farewell (2019) was directed by Lulu Wang.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Farewell?**
85% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (97/100), Metascore (89/100), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Farewell?**
The Farewell is on TVING in South Korea; on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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