The Farewell (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2019, The Farewell is a comedy and drama film directed by Lulu Wang, running about 100 minutes. “Based on an actual lie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Farewell stars Awkwafina as Billi, Tzi Ma as Haiyan, Diana Lin as Jian and Zhao Shuzhen as Nai Nai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Farewell has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.1M at the box office.
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 The Farewell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Farewell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Farewell (2019)?
- In US, The Farewell 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 The Farewell worth watching?
- The Farewell holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Farewell?
- The Farewell stars Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Zhao Shuzhen and Lu Hong.
- When was The Farewell released?
- The Farewell was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.