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Infernal Affairs Review (2002) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai & Andrew Lau Wai-Keung · 2002 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Infernal Affairs worth watching?

Infernal Affairs (2002) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Infernal Affairs?

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

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

94% Critic Score
94% Audience
75 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
8 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 41m
Cast
Andy Lau , Tony Leung Chiu-wai , Anthony Wong Chau-Sang , Eric Tsang Chi-Wai , Kelly Chen Hui-Lin , Sammi Cheng Sau-Man , Elva Hsiao , Chapman To Man-Chat

Where to watch in India

Not yet streaming in India — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (94% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, action, thriller, crime, mystery pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Infernal Affairs worth watching?

    Yes — Infernal Affairs earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    The Hong Kong crime classic that remade Hollywood — Andy Lau and Tony Leung in a mole-vs-mole masterpiece.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Infernal Affairs about?

    Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.

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