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Lust, Caution

Directed by Ang Lee · 2007 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Lust, Caution worth watching?

Lust, Caution (2007) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (80%) responded more warmly than critics (72%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Lust, Caution?

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

74%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

72% Critic Score
80% Audience
73 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7.5 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 38m
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

Where to watch

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

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (72%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
  • Celluloid Score 74% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Lust, Caution worth watching?

Yes — Lust, Caution earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Audiences (80%) responded more warmly than critics (72%).

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.

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