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Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives Review (2010) — 79% Celluloid Score

Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul · 2010 ·

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Is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives worth watching?

Yes. Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010) earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (62%). See the 4 inputs.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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90% Editorial Rating
62% Audience snapshot · excluded
87 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
6.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Age rating
NR (US) · M (Australia) · 15 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Thanapat Saisaymar , Jenjira Pongpas , Sakda Kaewbuadee , Natthakarn Aphaiwonk , Geerasak Kulhong , Wallapa Mongkolprasert , Kanokporn Tongaram , Samud Kugasang , Sumit Suebsee , Mathieu Ly
Country
Thailand
Language
Thai

Also known as ลุงบุญมีระลึกชาติ Tío Boonmee recuerda sus vidas pasadas Oncle Boonmee (celui qui se souvient de ses vies antérieures) Onkel Boonmee erinnert sich an seine früheren Leben Tio Boonmee, que Pode Recordar Suas Vidas Passadas ブンミおじさんの森 엉클 분미 能召回前世的布米叔叔

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (62%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
  • Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

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

Not ideal for

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    Is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives worth watching?

    Yes — Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, fantasy pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2010. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (62%).

    What is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives about?

    Suffering from acute kidney failure, Boonmee has chosen to spend his final days surrounded by his loved ones in the countryside. Surprisingly, the ghost of his deceased wife appears to care for him, and his long lost son returns home in a non-human form. Contemplating the reasons for his illness, Boonmee treks through the jungle with his family to a mysterious hilltop cave—the birthplace of his first life.

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    Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives: frequently asked questions

    Is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives worth watching?

    Yes. Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010) has a Celluloid Score of 79%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MUBI in Turkey; MUBI in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?

    Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

    What is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives rated?

    Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives is rated NR in the United States, M in Australia, 15 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?

    Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives is directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul and stars Thanapat Saisaymar, Jenjira Pongpas, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Natthakarn Aphaiwonk, Geerasak Kulhong.

    What is the Metascore for Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives is 87 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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