The film currently holds a 91% 'fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 91 reviews, with an average score of 8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Subtle and tender, A Fantastic Woman handles its timely, sensitive subject matter with care."[8] It currently holds a Metacritic score of 89/100, based on 22 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[9]