# Mulan (2020) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/mulan-2020/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 61% |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 55% |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.7/5 |
| IMDb | 5.8/10 |
| Director | Niki Caro |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

Mulan (2020) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Disney’s live-action Mulan casts Yen as Commander Tung — a martial mentor figure in a polarizing remake. Critics and audiences diverge (72% critic vs 55% audience). Metascore 66/100. Directed by Niki Caro.

## Critics consensus

Disney’s live-action Mulan casts Yen as Commander Tung — a martial mentor figure in a polarizing remake.

## Synopsis

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.

## Cast

Liu Yifei, Donnie Yen, Gong Li, Jet Li, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Tzi Ma, Rosalind Chao, Cheng Pei-Pei, Ming-Na Wen

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Mulan worth watching?**
Mulan holds a 61% Celluloid Score. Disney’s live-action Mulan casts Yen as Commander Tung — a martial mentor figure in a polarizing remake.

**What is Mulan about?**
When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.

**Who directed Mulan?**
Mulan (2020) was directed by Niki Caro.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Mulan?**
61% — the average of five public sources: critics 72%, audience 55%, Metascore 66/100, Letterboxd 2.7/5, and IMDb 5.8/10.

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

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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