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Summary A story about human connection and the magic of cinema set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s.

Directed By: Sam Mendes

Written By: Sam Mendes

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Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 48 Critic Reviews
54
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 44 User Ratings
5.6
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Summary A story about human connection and the magic of cinema set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s.

Directed By: Sam Mendes

Written By: Sam Mendes

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 48 Critic Reviews
54
42% Positive
20 Reviews
48% Mixed
23 Reviews
10% Negative
5 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 48 Critic Reviews
54
42% Positive
20 Reviews
48% Mixed
23 Reviews
10% Negative
5 Reviews

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 44 User Ratings
5.6
36% Positive
16 Ratings
50% Mixed
22 Ratings
14% Negative
6 Ratings

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 44 User Ratings
5.6
36% Positive
16 Ratings
50% Mixed
22 Ratings
14% Negative
6 Ratings

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Production Company BBC Legends, Neal Street Productions, Searchlight Pictures
Release Date Dec 9, 2022
Duration 1 h 55 m
Rating R
Golden Globes, USA
1 Nomination
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
CinEuphoria Awards
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations