What is the Metascore for Yi Yi?

Yi Yi has a Metascore of 93 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Yi Yi?

Yi Yi is available on The Criterion Channel. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Yi Yi streaming in?

Yi Yi streams on Netflix in Japan; The Criterion Channel in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Yi Yi Review (2000) — 90% Celluloid Score

Directed by Edward Yang · 2000 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Yi Yi (2000) earns a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

90%

Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

4-input transparent breakdown

98% Editorial Rating

93% Audience snapshot · excluded

93 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4

8.1 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 2h 54m
Cast: Wu Nien-jen , Issey Ogata , Elaine Jin Yan-Ling , Kelly Lee , Jonathan Chang , Chen Hsi-sheng , Ko Su-yun , Michael Tao , Suzanne Shu-shen Hsiao , Adriene Lin
Streaming: The Criterion Channel
Country: Taiwan
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for Yi Yi (2000)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

The Criterion Channel

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Yi Yi by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Netflix
United States	The Criterion Channel

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (93/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.1/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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Is Yi Yi worth watching?

Yes — Yi Yi earns a 90% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

Celluloid Verdict

Edward Yang’s family epic is a cathedral of everyday Taiwanese life — births, deaths, and the spaces between.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Yi Yi about?

A Taipei family faces personal and moral uncertainty as everyday events test their relationships and sense of purpose.

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