The Wandering Earth
Directed by Frant Gwo · 2019 ·
The Wandering Earth (2019) earns a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (75%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (66%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 1 nomination
China Film Group Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch The Wandering Earth by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | 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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
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. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
China's first major sci-fi blockbuster proved the country could build planetary-scale spectacle at home.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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: China's Planetary Sci-Fi Breakthrough
★★★½☆
Frant Gwo's Liu Cixin adaptation proved China could build planetary-scale sci-fi at home — 75% critics, 66% audiences, and the foundation for a blockbuster franchise.
Strongly recommended China sci-fi on Best of Asia 2016–2026 — start here before the sequel.
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