# Tropical Malady (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/tropical-malady-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Apichatpong Weerasethakul |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 118 min |

## Quick answer

Tropical Malady (2004) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s queer jungle fable — Cannes Jury Prize — remains the international face of Thai art cinema t Metascore 78/100. Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

## Critics consensus

Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s queer jungle fable — Cannes Jury Prize — remains the international face of Thai art cinema that Bangkok’s world festival champions at home.

## Synopsis

The passionate relationship between two men with unusual consequences. The film is divided in two parts. The first half charts the modest attraction between two men in the sunny, relaxing countryside and the second half charts the confusion and terror of an unknown menace lurking deep within the jungle shadows.

## Cast

Banlop Lomnoi, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Siriwej Jareornchon, Udom Promma, Huey Deesom, Saritpong Boonyadison, Arna Rattapan, Donruedee Chana, Mantana Wannaros

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Tropical Malady worth watching?**
Tropical Malady holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s queer jungle fable — Cannes Jury Prize — remains the international face of Thai art cinema that Bangkok’s world festival champions at home.

**What is Tropical Malady about?**
The passionate relationship between two men with unusual consequences. The film is divided in two parts. The first half charts the modest attraction between two men in the sunny, relaxing countryside and the second half charts the confusion and terror of an unknown menace lurking deep within the jungle shadows.

**Who directed Tropical Malady?**
Tropical Malady (2004) was directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Tropical Malady?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 80%, Metascore 78/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

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

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