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Blue Is the Warmest Color

Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche · 2013 ·

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Answer Summary

Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

89% Critic Score
82% Audience
90 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.7 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 59m
Cast
Léa Seydoux , Adèle Exarchopoulos , Salim Kechiouche

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (89%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (90/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 84% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Blue Is the Warmest Color worth watching?

    Yes — Blue Is the Warmest Color earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    Kechiche's Palme d'Or winner sparked global debate and undeniable emotional intensity.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

    What is Blue Is the Warmest Color about?

    A teenage girl discovers desire and heartbreak through a passionate relationship with an older art student in Lille.

    Critic Reviews

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