Lilting
A young man of Chinese-Cambodian descent dies, leaving behind his isolated mother and his lover of four years. Though the two don't share a language, they grow close through their grief.
Where to watch Lilting in United States
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Where is Lilting streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Metrograph, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | AVA VOBB, AVA HBZ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Lilting
Lilting is a 2014 English-language drama film directed by Hong Khaou. The cast is led by Ben Whishaw, Cheng Pei-Pei, Andrew Leung. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Metrograph, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.
Lilting was produced by Stink Films, Dominic Buchanan Productions, and Microwave Film and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 8, 2014, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Hong Khaou
- Writers
- Hong Khaou
- Release date
- August 8, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Stink Films, Dominic Buchanan Productions, Microwave Film
Lilting cast & crew
Lilting was directed by Hong Khaou and written by Hong Khaou.
The cast features Ben Whishaw as Richard, Cheng Pei-Pei as Junn, Andrew Leung as Kai, Morven Christie as Margaret, Naomi Yang as Vann, and Peter Bowles as Alan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stuart Earl, cinematography is by Urszula Pontikos, and it was produced by Dominic Buchanan and Bob Benton.
Is Lilting worth watching?
Lilting holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 129 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Lilting is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lilting
In United States, you can stream Lilting on Criterion Channel, Metrograph, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Lilting
Ben Whishaw
Richard
Cheng Pei-Pei
Junn
Andrew Leung
Kai
Morven Christie
Margaret
Naomi Yang
Vann
Peter Bowles
Alan
Shane Salter
Café Customer
Leila Wong
Café Customer
Lilting — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lilting in United States?
Lilting is streaming on Criterion Channel, Metrograph, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Lilting on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Lilting is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Lilting in?
Lilting is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Mandarin, Cantonese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lilting?
Lilting runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Lilting rated?
Lilting is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 129 ratings.
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