Minari
Directed by Lee Isaac Chung · 2020 ·
Minari (2020) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 1 award win — Won Best Supporting Female (Yuh-jung Youn), Independent Spirit Awards 2021
A24 Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on MUBI in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Minari by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Lionsgate Play |
| South Korea | Netflix, TVING |
| Thailand | Prime Video |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | MUBI |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (89/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
- Celluloid Score 86% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Minari worth watching?
Yes — Minari earns a 86% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
A tender immigrant story that won Oscars and hearts with its grandmother, its soil, and its grace.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).
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.
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Critic Reviews
Minari (2020) Review: A Korean Classic
★★★★☆
Lee Isaac Chung's Minari (2020) endures as a defining drama landmark from South Korea, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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