# The Farewell (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-farewell-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 97% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 89/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Lulu Wang |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Festival premiere | Sundance 2019 |

## Quick answer

The Farewell (2019) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Farewell — Sundance 2019 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 89/100. Directed by Lulu Wang.

## Critics consensus

The Farewell — Sundance 2019 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.

## Cast

Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu, Hong Lin, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin Xiaojie, Yang Xuejian, Becca Khalil, Jiang Yongbo, Chen Han

## Accolades

Premiered at Sundance 2019.

## Common questions

**Is The Farewell worth watching?**
The Farewell holds a 85% Celluloid Score. The Farewell — Sundance 2019 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Farewell about?**
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.

**Who directed The Farewell?**
The Farewell (2019) was directed by Lulu Wang.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Farewell?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 97%, audience 86%, Metascore 89/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

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

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