What is the Metascore for Shuttle Life?

Shuttle Life has a Metascore of 68 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Shuttle Life Review (2017) — 74% Celluloid Score

Item: Shuttle Life
Rating: 3.5
Author: Dr. Amara Okonkwo

Directed by Tan Seng Kiat · 2017 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Shuttle Life (2017) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

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

74%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

82% Critic Score

80% Audience

68 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5

7 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 31m
Cast: Jack Tan , Sylvia Chang , Angel Chan , Gan Mei Yan , Juztin Lan , Jack Yap , Billy Ng , Alissa Chong Abdullah , Teo Swee Huat , Lenny Ooi
Country: Malaysia
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for Shuttle Life (2017)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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

Rent: Apple TV

Buy: Apple TV

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (82%).
General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
Celluloid Score 74% 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

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

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Is Shuttle Life worth watching?

Yes — Shuttle Life earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Tan Seng Kiat’s Kuala Lumpur migrant drama won the MGGA 2018 Audience Choice Award — a Malaysian indie that also competed for Best New Director.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Shuttle Life about?

A poor family struggles to cope with tragedy and mental illness in a fractured society.

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Critic Reviews

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Shuttle Life (2017) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Tan Seng Kiat's Shuttle Life (2017) remains a defining Drama landmark from Malaysia, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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