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Drama JAFF 2019 · Golden Hanoman Award Editor's Pick

House of Hummingbird Review (2019) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Kim Bora · 2019 ·

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Answer Summary: Is House of Hummingbird worth watching?

House of Hummingbird (2019) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for House of Hummingbird?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

96% Critic Score
90% Audience
85 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.5 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 15m
Cast
Park Ji-hu , Kim Sae-byuk , Seol Hye-in , Jung In-gi , Lee Seung-yeon , Park Soo-yeon , Son Sang-yeon , Kil Hae-yeon , Kim Mi-hyang , Lee Sun-ju

Where to watch in the United States

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Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (96% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (85/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 85% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is House of Hummingbird worth watching?

    Yes — House of Hummingbird earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    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.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Critic Reviews

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    House of Hummingbird (2019) Review

    Kim Bora's House of Hummingbird (2019) remains a defining Drama landmark from South Korea, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

    Dr. Amara Okonkwo World Cinema Editor

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