Becoming Human (2025) Review

Is Becoming Human worth watching?

Yes — Becoming Human is worth watching, with a 90% Critic Score and 82% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 79% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (78), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (7/10).

Directed by Polen Ly, Becoming Human runs 99 minutes in Khmer. On Celluloid we index it for “Becoming Human review”, “is Becoming Human worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Cambodia.

What is Becoming Human about?

Thida, the spirit guardian of an old cinema facing demolition, must confront her existence as a ghost and the choice of rebirth. When she meets Hai, a living human with whom she forms a deep bond, their connection forces her to face not only her spiritual destiny but also the realities of a country undergoing profound economic and social change.

Critics consensus: Polen Ly’s Cambodian Venice title took Golden Hanoman at JAFF’s 20th edition in 2025 — a lyrical meditation on memory and cinema. The film stars Serak Savorn, Piseth Chhun, Pin Sreybor, Preab Pouch, Thon Sovakiry.

Should you watch Becoming Human tonight?

Yes — prioritize Becoming Human tonight if you want a proven fantasy with lasting rewatch value. At 99 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Becoming Human?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Becoming Human (2025) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt37651659. Explore more from Cambodia on our country hub or browse fantasy films.