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Casablanca Review (1943) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Michael Curtiz · 1943 ·

Answer Summary: Is Casablanca worth watching?

Casablanca (1943) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Casablanca?

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

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

87% Critic Score
89% Audience
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.5 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 42m
Cast
Humphrey Bogart , Ingrid Bergman , Paul Henreid , Claude Rains , Conrad Veidt , Sydney Greenstreet , Peter Lorre , S.Z. Sakall , Madeleine Lebeau , Dooley Wilson

Where to watch in Indonesia

Not yet streaming in Indonesia — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (87%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Casablanca worth watching?

    Yes — Casablanca earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    IMDb Top 250 #47 (8.5/10) — Casablanca remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Casablanca about?

    In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.

    Critic Reviews

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    Casablanca (1943) Review

    Michael Curtiz's Casablanca (1943) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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