Left-Handed Girl Review (2025) — 81% Celluloid Score
Directed by Shih-Ching Tsou · 2025 ·
Is Left-Handed Girl worth watching?
Yes. Left-Handed Girl (2025) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 左撇子女孩 La chica zurda A Garota Canhota 左利きの少女 왼손잡이 소녀 Solak Kız La mia famiglia a Taipei เด็กมือซ้าย
🏆 1 award win — Won Best New Performer, Golden Horse Awards 2025
Netflix Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Left-Handed Girl by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (77/100).
- Celluloid Score 81% 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 drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Left-Handed Girl worth watching?
Yes — Left-Handed Girl earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Shot amid the neon bustle of a Taipei night market, Left-Handed Girl finds Shih-Ching Tsou observing a fractured family with an unhurried, documentary-like eye that makes its small betrayals sting.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).
What is Left-Handed Girl about?
A single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei after several years of living in the countryside to open a stand at a buzzing...
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Critic Reviews
Left-Handed Girl (2025) Review: A Family Frays Under Neon
★★★★☆
Left-Handed Girl is Shih-Ching Tsou's intimate Taipei drama about a single mother and her daughters running a night-market stall, observed with warmth and bite.
Yes. It is a lively, perceptive family drama for viewers who enjoy observational, street-level filmmaking, though its later melodrama is less assured.
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Left-Handed Girl: frequently asked questions
Is Left-Handed Girl worth watching?
Yes. Left-Handed Girl (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, 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.
Where can I watch Left-Handed Girl?
In the United States, Left-Handed Girl streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Left-Handed Girl?
Left-Handed Girl runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
What is Left-Handed Girl rated?
Left-Handed Girl is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, MA 15+ in Australia and R in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Left-Handed Girl?
Left-Handed Girl is directed by Shih-Ching Tsou and stars Janel Tsai, Nina Ye, Brando Huang, Ma Shih-yuan.
What is the Metascore for Left-Handed Girl?
Metacritic's Metascore for Left-Handed Girl is 77 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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