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The Farewell

2019·Movie·PG·100 min·7.4(1,548)

Based on an actual lie.

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.

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Where to watch The Farewell in United States

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Where is The Farewell streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesKanopy, Pluto TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, CBC GemApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with AdsJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyJoyn Plus, ProSieben Fun Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMUBI, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainrtveAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South KoreaWatcha, TVINGwavve, Google Play Movies

About The Farewell

The Farewell is a 2019 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Lulu Wang. The cast is led by Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Pluto TV.

The Farewell was produced by Big Beach, Depth of Field, and Kindred Spirit and made in China and United States of America. It was released on July 12, 2019, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.

Director
Lulu Wang
Writers
Lulu Wang
Release date
July 12, 2019
OTT release
October 29, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
China, United States of America
Budget
$0 million
Box office
$23 million
Production
Big Beach, Depth of Field, Kindred Spirit
#grandparent grandchild relationship#family relationships#wedding#relationship#east asian lead#family reunion#grandmother#chinese american#family gathering#ethical dilemma#woman director#lung cancer#deadly disease#personal relationships

The Farewell cast & crew

The Farewell was directed by Lulu Wang and written by Lulu Wang.

The cast features Awkwafina as Billi, Zhao Shuzhen as Nai Nai, Hong Lu as Little Nai Nai, Hong Lin as Doctor Wu, Tzi Ma as Haiyan, and Diana Lin Xiaojie as Lu Jian.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex Weston, cinematography is by Anna Franquesa Solano, and it was produced by Lulu Wang and Marc Turtletaub.

Is The Farewell worth watching?

The Farewell holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,548 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Farewell is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Farewell

In United States, you can stream The Farewell on Kanopy and Pluto TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on October 29, 2019.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Farewell

Awkwafina

Awkwafina

Billi

Zhao Shuzhen

Zhao Shuzhen

Nai Nai

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Hong Lu

Little Nai Nai

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Hong Lin

Doctor Wu

Tzi Ma

Tzi Ma

Haiyan

Diana Lin Xiaojie

Diana Lin Xiaojie

Lu Jian

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Yang Xuejian

Mr. Li

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Becca Khalil

Shirley

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Jiang Yongbo

Uncle Haibin

Chen Han

Chen Han

Hao Hao

Aoi Mizuhara

Aoi Mizuhara

Aiko

Li Xiang

Li Xiang

Aunty Ling

The Farewell — FAQs

Where can I watch The Farewell in United States?

The Farewell is streaming on Kanopy, Pluto TV in United States.

Is The Farewell on Kanopy?

Yes — The Farewell is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is The Farewell in?

The Farewell is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Farewell?

The Farewell runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is The Farewell rated?

The Farewell is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,548 ratings.

When did The Farewell release on OTT?

The Farewell became available digitally on October 29, 2019.

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