# Lust, Caution (2007) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/lust-caution-2007/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Ang Lee |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller |
| Runtime | 158 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2007 |

## Quick answer

Lust, Caution (2007) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Lust, Caution — Venice 2007 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 73/100. Directed by Ang Lee.

## Critics consensus

Lust, Caution — Venice 2007 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official  who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.

## Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tang Wei, Joan Chen, Leehom Wang, Tou Tsung-hua, Jacqueline Zhu, Ven Kao, Lawrence Ko, Johnson Yuen Tak-Cheung, Chin Ka-Lok

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2007.

## Common questions

**Is Lust, Caution worth watching?**
Lust, Caution holds a 74% Celluloid Score. Lust, Caution — Venice 2007 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Lust, Caution about?**
During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official  who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.

**Who directed Lust, Caution?**
Lust, Caution (2007) was directed by Ang Lee.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Lust, Caution?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 72%, audience 80%, Metascore 73/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch Lust, Caution?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Lust, Caution page for current options.

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