The Wandering Earth
Directed by Frant Gwo · 2019 ·
Is The Wandering Earth worth watching?
Yes. The Wandering Earth (2019) earns a 66% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (75%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (66%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 流浪地球 La Tierra errante Die wandernde Erde Terra à Deriva 流転の地球 유랑지구 Dolaşan Dünya ปฏิบัติการฝ่าสุริยะ
🏆 1 nomination
China Film Group Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Netflix, Wavve in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.
Where to watch The Wandering Earth by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (75/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (66%).
- Celluloid Score 66% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Wandering Earth worth watching?
Yes — The Wandering Earth earns a 66% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
China's first major sci-fi blockbuster proved the country could build planetary-scale spectacle at home.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (75%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (66%).
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.
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Critic Reviews
The Wandering Earth (2019) Review: A Planet Put in Gear
★★★½☆
The Wandering Earth is Frant Gwo's Chinese sci-fi blockbuster about a frozen Earth pushed across space by giant engines, huge in scale and thinner in its characters.
Yes, with reservations. It is a spectacular, big-hearted disaster epic for sci-fi fans, though the script and characters lag behind its images.
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The Wandering Earth: frequently asked questions
Is The Wandering Earth worth watching?
Yes. The Wandering Earth (2019) has a Celluloid Score of 66%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Wandering Earth?
Elsewhere: Netflix in Japan; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix, Wavve in South Korea; Netflix in the United Arab Emirates. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Wandering Earth?
The Wandering Earth runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
What is The Wandering Earth rated?
The Wandering Earth is rated PG-13 in the United States, M in Australia, PG in Canada, PG13 in Singapore and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Wandering Earth?
The Wandering Earth is directed by Frant Gwo and stars Zhao Jinmai, Qu Chuxiao, Li Guangjie, Ng Man-tat.
What is the Metascore for The Wandering Earth?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Wandering Earth is 57 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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