Coronation (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2020, Coronation is a documentary film directed by Ai Weiwei, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. As the first city hit in the global pandemic, Wuhan, with a population of 11 million, was placed under an unprecedented lockdown. The film showcases the incredible speed and power of China’s state machinery in its fight against the virus. On the other side of the scale is the crushing bureaucracy of that same machine.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Coronation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coronation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coronation tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coronation (2020)?
- In US, Coronation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coronation worth watching?
- Coronation holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Coronation released?
- Coronation was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.