Box office The Year of the Yao had a limited theatrical release in the
United States,
Australia and
Taiwan. The film grossed $38,585 during its theatrical run.
Critical reception On
Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 67% based on 33 reviews, with an average rating of 6.30/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "This sports bio documentary is given a few fresh angles, including culture clash issues, and the friendship that develops between Yao and his interpreter." On
Metacritic, the film has a score of 62 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". ==See also==