What is the Metascore for Tropical Malady?

Tropical Malady has a Metascore of 78 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Tropical Malady Review (2004) — 81% Celluloid Score

Item: Tropical Malady
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul · 2004 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

Answer Summary

Tropical Malady (2004) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

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.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

94% Editorial Rating

80% Audience snapshot · excluded

78 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

7.1 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 58m
Cast: Banlop Lomnoi , Sakda Kaewbuadee , Siriwej Jareornchon , Udom Promma , Huey Deesom , Saritpong Boonyadison , Arna Rattapan , Donruedee Chana , Mantana Wannaros
Country: Thailand
Language: Thai

Official theatrical poster for Tropical Malady (2004)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance, fantasy pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Tropical Malady worth watching?

Yes — Tropical Malady earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s queer jungle fable — Cannes Jury Prize — remains the international face of Thai art cinema that Bangkok’s world festival champions at home.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

What is Tropical Malady about?

The passionate relationship between two men with unusual consequences. The film is divided in two parts. The first half charts the modest attraction between two men in the sunny, relaxing countryside and the second half charts the confusion and terror of an unknown menace lurking deep within the jungle shadows.

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Critic Reviews

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Tropical Malady (2004) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Tropical Malady (2004) remains a defining Drama landmark from Thailand, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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