Becoming Human Review (2025) — 78% Celluloid Score
Directed by Polen Ly · 2025 ·
Is Becoming Human worth watching?
Yes. Becoming Human (2025) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as ជាតិជាមនុស្សា 환생: 상실의 끝에서 影院灵缘 轉生進行式
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is Becoming Human worth watching?
Yes — Becoming Human earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, drama pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Polen Ly’s Cambodian Venice title took Golden Hanoman at JAFF’s 20th edition in 2025 — a lyrical meditation on memory and cinema.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).
What is Becoming Human about?
Thida, the spirit guardian of an old cinema facing demolition, must confront her existence as a ghost and the choice of rebirth. When she meets Hai, a living human with whom she forms a deep bond, their connection forces her to face not only her spiritual destiny but also the realities of a country undergoing profound economic and social change.
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Critic Reviews
Becoming Human (2025) Review: A Ghost in the Picture House
★★★½☆
Becoming Human is Polen Ly's Cambodian fantasy about a ghost who guards an old cinema facing demolition, a gentle, melancholy fable about memory and change.
Yes, with reservations. It is a tender, unusual ghost story for patient viewers who love films about cinema and memory, though its quiet allegory can feel slight.
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Becoming Human: frequently asked questions
Is Becoming Human worth watching?
Yes. Becoming Human (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is Becoming Human?
Becoming Human runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
What is Becoming Human rated?
Becoming Human is rated 13+ in Indonesia, PG in Singapore and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Becoming Human?
Becoming Human is directed by Polen Ly and stars Serak Savorn, Piseth Chhun, Pin Sreybor, Preab Pouch, Thon Sovakiry.
What is the Metascore for Becoming Human?
Metacritic's Metascore for Becoming Human is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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