# Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 62% |
| Metascore | 87/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Apichatpong Weerasethakul |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 114 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2010 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2010. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Critics and audiences diverge (90% critic vs 62% audience). Metascore 87/100. Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

## Critics consensus

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2010. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

Suffering from acute kidney failure, Boonmee has chosen to spend his final days surrounded by his loved ones in the countryside. Surprisingly, the ghost of his deceased wife appears to care for him, and his long lost son returns home in a non-human form. Contemplating the reasons for his illness, Boonmee treks through the jungle with his family to a mysterious hilltop cave—the birthplace of his first life.

## Cast

Thanapat Saisaymar, Jenjira Pongpas, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Natthakarn Aphaiwonk, Geerasak Kulhong, Wallapa Mongkolprasert, Kanokporn Tongaram, Samud Kugasang, Sumit Suebsee, Mathieu Ly

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2010, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Common questions

**Is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives worth watching?**
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives holds a 76% Celluloid Score. Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2010. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives about?**
Suffering from acute kidney failure, Boonmee has chosen to spend his final days surrounded by his loved ones in the countryside. Surprisingly, the ghost of his deceased wife appears to care for him, and his long lost son returns home in a non-human form. Contemplating the reasons for his illness, Boonmee treks through the jungle with his family to a mysterious hilltop cave—the birthplace of his first life.

**Who directed Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?**
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010) was directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?**
76% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 62%, Metascore 87/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 6.7/10.

**Where can I watch Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives page for current options.

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