What is the Metascore for Singing in Graveyards?

Singing in Graveyards has a Metascore of 65 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Singing in Graveyards Review (2016) — 70% Celluloid Score

Item: Singing in Graveyards
Rating: 3.5
Author: Dr. Amara Okonkwo

Directed by Bradley Liew · 2016 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Singing in Graveyards (2016) earns a 70% 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.

70%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

78% Critic Score

74% Audience

65 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3

6.5 IMDb /10

Runtime: 2h 23m
Cast: Pepe Smith , Mercedes Cabral , Lav Diaz , Bernardo Bernardo , Susan Africa , Ely Buendia , Anna Luna , Sunshine Teodoro , Matt Daclan , Joel Saracho
Country: Malaysia
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Singing in Graveyards (2016)

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 (78%).
General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
Celluloid Score 70% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

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

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Is Singing in Graveyards worth watching?

Yes — Singing in Graveyards earns a 70% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Bradley Liew’s Malaysia–Philippines co-production won Best Film at the inaugural Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA 2017) — MIFFest’s first top prize.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Singing in Graveyards about?

Pepe, a 68-year-old impersonator of a Filipino rock legend, lives alone on the borders of reality, imagination and mysticism. One day, he is finally given the chance to open for the rock legend’s concert but he must do something neither of them has done before – write a love song.

Critic Reviews

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Singing in Graveyards (2016) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Bradley Liew's Singing in Graveyards (2016) 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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