House of Hummingbird (2019) Review
★★★★☆ 4/5
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
Is House of Hummingbird worth watching?
Yes — House of Hummingbird is worth watching, with a 96% Critic Score and 90% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 85% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (85), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (7.5/10).
Directed by Kim Bora, House of Hummingbird runs 135 minutes in Korean. On Celluloid we index it for “House of Hummingbird review”, “is House of Hummingbird worth watching”, and related discovery queries from South Korea.
What is House of Hummingbird about?
14-year-old Eun-hee moves through life like a hummingbird searching for a taste of sweetness wherever she may find it. Ignored by her parents and abused by her brother, she finds her escape by roaming the neighborhood with her best friend, going on adventures, and exploring young love.
Critics consensus: Kim Bora’s Seoul coming-of-age film won Golden Hanoman at JAFF 2019 — a Korean indie that became a regional festival touchstone. The film stars Park Ji-hu, Kim Sae-byuk, Seol Hye-in, Jung In-gi, Lee Seung-yeon, and others.
Should you watch House of Hummingbird tonight?
Yes — prioritize House of Hummingbird tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 135 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 House of Hummingbird?
Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. House of Hummingbird (2019) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt8951086. Explore more from South Korea on our country hub or browse drama films.