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Drama Cannes 2016 · Palme d'Or Editor's Pick

I, Daniel Blake Review (2016) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Ken Loach · 2016 ·

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Answer Summary: Is I, Daniel Blake worth watching?

I, Daniel Blake (2016) earns a 83% 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 I, Daniel Blake?

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

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

92% Critic Score
88% Audience
78 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.8 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 40m
Cast
Dave Johns , Hayley Squires , Briana Shann , Dylan McKiernan , Kate Rutter , Sharon Percy , Kema Sikazwe , Magpie Richens , Amanda Payne , Chris McGlade

Where to watch in Indonesia

Not yet streaming in Indonesia — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (92% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
  • Celluloid Score 83% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

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

Not ideal for

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    Is I, Daniel Blake worth watching?

    Yes — I, Daniel Blake earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    I, Daniel Blake — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2016. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is I, Daniel Blake about?

    A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.

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