What is the Metascore for 27 Steps of May?

27 Steps of May has a Metascore of 72 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch 27 Steps of May?

27 Steps of May is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

27 Steps of May Review (2019) — 76% Celluloid Score

Item: 27 Steps of May
Rating: 3.5
Author: Dr. Amara Okonkwo

Directed by Ravi L. Bharwani · 2019 · Last reviewed July 24, 2026

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Answer Summary

27 Steps of May (2019) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

76%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score

80% Audience

72 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

7.1 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 52m
Cast: Raihaanun , Lukman Sardi , Ario Bayu , Verdi Solaiman , Henky Solaiman , Otig Pakis , Norman R. Akyuwen , Sapto Soetardjo , Richard Oh , Joko Anwar
Streaming: Netflix

Official theatrical poster for 27 Steps of May (2019)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Netflix

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
Celluloid Score 76% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

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Is 27 Steps of May worth watching?

Yes — 27 Steps of May earns a 76% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Ravi Bharwani’s trauma drama won Golden Hanoman at JAFF 2018 — a harrowing Indonesian story of recovery after the May 1998 riots.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is 27 Steps of May about?

Eight years ago, 14 year old May was raped by a group of men. May’s father is devastated, blaming himself for not being able to keep his daughter safe. Traumatized significantly by this incident, May withdraws completely from life.

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Critic Reviews

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27 Steps of May (2019) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Ravi L. Bharwani's 27 Steps of May (2019) remains a defining Drama landmark from Indonesia, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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