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Schoolyard Sleuth

Directed by Yu Fei · 2024 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Schoolyard Sleuth worth watching?

Schoolyard Sleuth (2024) earns a 51% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Schoolyard Sleuth?

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

51%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

Five-source breakdown

52% Critic Score
56% Audience
45 Metascore
★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.6
5 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 32m
Cast
Lester Lin , Lin Ziye , Yuexi Hong , Pei Jiaxin , Guo Hexuan , Zhuang Zexi , Chen Zhiyan , Jin Yaoyuan , Shuyao Yu , Bai Yao
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Where to watch

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

Why this score?

  • Critics were divided or negative (52%).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (56%).
  • Celluloid Score 51% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is Schoolyard Sleuth worth watching?

No — Schoolyard Sleuth earns a 51% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.

Critics Consensus

Schoolyard Sleuth — a major Lester Lin film credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Schoolyard Sleuth about?

Aspiring young detective Xiang Li Xiqi takes on the case of a stolen research paper at school. With help from his friend Ren Shirou, he investigates a web of clues and classmates’ suspicious actions. As doubts rise, Xiang must rely on his sharp instincts to uncover the truth and prove himself.

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