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Left-Handed Girl

2025Movie1 h 49 minR

81
GreatGoodWatch score

A melancholic, layered drama movie about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

A mother and her two daughters move to Taipei to open a noodle stand at a vibrant night market, but family secrets and tradition test their fresh start.

Feels like

  • Taiwanese Cinema
  • Night Market
  • Family Secrets
  • Single Mother
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Commentary
  • Female-Led
  • Intergenerational

Cast

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Directed by
Tsou Shih-ching

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Facts

September 17, 2025 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
September 17, 2025
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
France, United States, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Singapore
Available in
117 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Left-Handed Girl?"

Questions about Left-Handed Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Left-Handed Girl?

In the United States, Left-Handed Girl streams on Netflix. It also streams in 112 other countries.

Is Left-Handed Girl worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Left-Handed Girl okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Left-Handed Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Left-Handed Girl in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.