What is the Metascore for Apprentice?

Apprentice has a Metascore of 74 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Apprentice Review (2016) — 76% Celluloid Score

Item: Apprentice
Rating: 3.5
Author: Dr. Amara Okonkwo

Directed by Boo Junfeng · 2016 · Last reviewed July 24, 2026

Answer Summary

Apprentice (2016) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

Quick Verdict

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

76%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

88% Critic Score

78% Audience

74 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

6.9 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 36m
Cast: Fir Rahman , Wan Hanafi Su , Mastura Ahmad , Boon Pin Koh , Nickson Cheng , Crispian Chan , Gerald Chew , Ong Chao Hong , Sean Tobin
Country: Germany
Language: Malay

Official theatrical poster for Apprentice (2016)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Netflix in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.

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

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

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (88%).
General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
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
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Apprentice worth watching?

Yes — Apprentice earns a 76% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Boo Junfeng’s Singapore death-row drama won Best New Director at MGGA 2017 — a Un Certain Regard title that helped define MIFFest’s regional focus.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

What is Apprentice about?

When ambitious young correctional officer Aiman is transferred to the country's highest-security prison, he catches the attention of the seasoned chief executioner Rahim. Aiman's desire to become the hangman's apprentice is not only professional but born of an unspeakable urge to reconnect with a past that haunts him.

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Critic Reviews

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Apprentice (2016) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Boo Junfeng's Apprentice (2016) remains a defining Drama landmark from Germany, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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