The Farewell (2019)
A Chinese family stages a joyful, elaborate lie to gather around their beloved matriarch one last time.
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.
How intense is The Farewell?
The Farewell has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG.
What The Farewell feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingmelancholyintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily nightDate night
Where to stream The Farewell
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Farewell for you?
Is The Farewell scary?
No. The Farewell is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Farewell gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Farewell sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Farewell OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Farewell?
The Farewell runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Farewell?
The Farewell is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Farewell have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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