What is the Metascore for Mulan?

Mulan has a Metascore of 66 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Mulan

Item: Mulan
Rating: 3
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Niki Caro · 2020 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Mulan (2020) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (72%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (55%).

Quick Verdict

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

61%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

72% Critic Score

55% Audience

66 Metascore

★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.7

5.8 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 55m
Cast: Liu Yifei , Donnie Yen , Gong Li , Jet Li , Jason Scott Lee , Yoson An , Tzi Ma , Rosalind Chao , Cheng Pei-Pei , Ming-Na Wen
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Mulan (2020)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (72%).
Audience reception was lukewarm (55%).
Metascore is generally favorable (66/100).
Celluloid Score 61% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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

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Is Mulan worth watching?

Yes — Mulan earns a 61% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

Critics (72%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (55%).

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.

Critic Reviews

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Mulan (2020) Review

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Niki Caro's Mulan (2020) remains a defining Adventure landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Worth watching — solid entertainment with lasting cultural visibility.

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