# Minari (2020) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/minari-2020/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 89/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Lee Isaac Chung |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 115 min |
| Festival premiere | Sundance 2020 (Grand Jury Prize) |

## Quick answer

Minari (2020) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A tender immigrant story that won Oscars and hearts with its grandmother, its soil, and its grace. Metascore 89/100. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

## Critics consensus

A tender immigrant story that won Oscars and hearts with its grandmother, its soil, and its grace.

## Synopsis

A Korean American family moves to rural Arkansas to start a farm, navigating faith, language, and the stubborn dream of a better life.

## Cast

Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung

## Accolades

Premiered at Sundance 2020, where it won the Grand Jury Prize.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Minari worth watching?**
Minari holds a 86% Celluloid Score. A tender immigrant story that won Oscars and hearts with its grandmother, its soil, and its grace.

**What is Minari about?**
A Korean American family moves to rural Arkansas to start a farm, navigating faith, language, and the stubborn dream of a better life.

**Who directed Minari?**
Minari (2020) was directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Minari?**
86% — the average of five public sources: critics 98%, audience 86%, Metascore 89/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

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

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