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Drama Sundance 2020 · Grand Jury Prize

Minari

Directed by Lee Isaac Chung · 2020 ·

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Answer Summary

Minari (2020) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

Quick Verdict

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

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

98% Critic Score
86% Audience
89 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.4 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 55m
Cast
Steven Yeun , Han Ye-ri , Youn Yuh-jung

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (98% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (89/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • Celluloid Score 86% 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
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Minari worth watching?

    Yes — Minari earns a 86% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    A tender immigrant story that won Oscars and hearts with its grandmother, its soil, and its grace.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

    What is Minari about?

    A Korean American family moves to rural Arkansas to start a farm, navigating faith, language, and the stubborn dream of a better life.

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