The Farewell (2019)
Kernel Score: 83% · 1,519 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2019-07-12
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch The Farewell
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Farewell parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this drama centers on a family concealing a grandmother's terminal cancer diagnosis, raising themes of loss and difficult ethical choices.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Lulu Wang
Cast
- Awkwafina as Billi
- Zhao Shuzhen as Nai Nai
- Hong Lu as Little Nai Nai
- Hong Lin as Doctor Wu
- Tzi Ma as Haiyan
- Diana Lin Xiaojie as Lu Jian
- Yang Xuejian as Mr. Li
- Becca Khalil as Shirley
- Jiang Yongbo as Uncle Haibin
- Han Chen as Hao Hao
The Farewell FAQ
Is The Farewell good?
The Farewell has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,519 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Farewell?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Farewell OK for kids?
The Farewell is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this drama centers on a family concealing a grandmother's terminal cancer diagnosis, raising themes of loss and difficult ethical choices.
What movies are like The Farewell?
If you liked The Farewell, try Miss You Already, Hannah and Her Sisters, Another Year and The Half of It.