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Uncut Gems Review (2019) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Benny Safdie & Josh Safdie & Martin Scorsese · 2019 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Uncut Gems worth watching?

Uncut Gems (2019) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Uncut Gems?

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

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

92% Critic Score
76% Audience
91 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.4 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 16m
Cast
Adam Sandler , Julia Fox , LaKeith Stanfield , Kevin Garnett , Idina Menzel , Eric Bogosian , Judd Hirsch , Keith William Richards
Where to watch in India
Netflix

Where to watch in India

  • Netflix

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (92% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (76%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (91/100).
  • Celluloid Score 82% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller, crime pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Uncut Gems worth watching?

    Yes — Uncut Gems earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    The Safdies turned Sandler into a panic-attack leading man — still his most acclaimed dramatic role.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%).

    What is Uncut Gems about?

    A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

    Critic Reviews

    critic Uncut Gems

    Uncut Gems (2019) Review

    Benny Safdie & Josh Safdie & Martin Scorsese's Uncut Gems (2019) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

    Marcus Webb Horror & Genre Critic

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