What is the Metascore for Angels Wear White?

Angels Wear White has a Metascore of 78 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Angels Wear White Review (2017) — 77% Celluloid Score

Item: Angels Wear White
Rating: 3.5
Author: Dr. Amara Okonkwo

Directed by Vivian Qu · 2017 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Angels Wear White (2017) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%).

Quick Verdict

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

77%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

90% Critic Score

76% Audience

78 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

6.7 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 47m
Cast: Wen Qi , Zhou Meijun , Shi Ke , Geng Le , Liu Weiwei , Peng Jing , Wang Yuexin , Li Mengnan , Jiang Xinyue , Bamboo Chen
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for Angels Wear White (2017)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (90% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (76%).
Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
Celluloid Score 77% 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
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Angels Wear White worth watching?

Yes — Angels Wear White earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Vivian Qu’s #MeToo-era Chinese thriller won Best Director and Best Screenplay at MGGA 2018 — a major early win for MIFFest’s competition.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%).

What is Angels Wear White about?

In a small seaside town, two schoolgirls are assaulted by a middle-aged man in a motel. Mia, a teenager who was working on reception that night, is the only witness. For fear of losing her job, she says nothing. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Wen, one of the victims, finds that her troubles have only just begun. Trapped in a world that offers them no safety, Mia and Wen will have to find their own way out.

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Critic Reviews

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Angels Wear White (2017) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Vivian Qu's Angels Wear White (2017) remains a defining Drama landmark from China, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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