# The Wandering Earth (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-wandering-earth-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 66% |
| Critic Score | 75% |
| Audience Score | 66% |
| Metascore | 57/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6/10 |
| Director | Frant Gwo |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Action |
| Runtime | 125 min |

## Quick answer

The Wandering Earth (2019) earns a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended. China's first major sci-fi blockbuster proved the country could build planetary-scale spectacle at home. Metascore 57/100. Directed by Frant Gwo.

## Critics consensus

China's first major sci-fi blockbuster proved the country could build planetary-scale spectacle at home.

## Synopsis

As the sun dies, humanity straps giant engines to Earth and flees the solar system while a young man fights to save his family on the frozen surface.

## Cast

Qu Chuxiao, Li Guangjie, Ng Man-tat

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Wandering Earth worth watching?**
The Wandering Earth holds a 66% Celluloid Score. China's first major sci-fi blockbuster proved the country could build planetary-scale spectacle at home.

**What is The Wandering Earth about?**
As the sun dies, humanity straps giant engines to Earth and flees the solar system while a young man fights to save his family on the frozen surface.

**Who directed The Wandering Earth?**
The Wandering Earth (2019) was directed by Frant Gwo.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Wandering Earth?**
66% — the average of five public sources: critics 75%, audience 66%, Metascore 57/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 6/10.

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

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