What is the Metascore for The Farewell?

The Farewell has a Metascore of 89 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Farewell?

Streaming availability for The Farewell varies by region — currently on TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

What countries is The Farewell streaming in?

The Farewell streams on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; TVING in South Korea. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Farewell Review (2019) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Lulu Wang · 2019 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Farewell (2019) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

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.

85%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

97% Editorial Rating

86% Audience snapshot · excluded

89 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 40m
Cast: Awkwafina , Zhao Shuzhen , Hong Lu , Hong Lin , Tzi Ma , Diana Lin Xiaojie , Yang Xuejian , Becca Khalil , Jiang Yongbo , Chen Han
Country: China
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Farewell (2019)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch The Farewell by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea	TVING

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (89/100).
Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is The Farewell worth watching?

Yes — The Farewell earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

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.

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