The Farewell
2019, English. Directed by Lulu Wang.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Farewell
The Farewell isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 July 2019
- Country
- China, United States of America
- Written by
- Lulu Wang
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $23M
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The Farewell: quick answers
Is The Farewell worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,603 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Farewell?
The Farewell runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Farewell have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Farewell. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Farewell parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Farewell is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Farewell on?
The Farewell isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Farewell?
If you liked The Farewell, try Madea's Big Happy Family, Pieces of April, A Real Pain.
Who directed The Farewell?
The Farewell (2019) was directed by Lulu Wang and stars Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu.