All We Imagine as Light Review (2024) — 87% Celluloid Score
Directed by Payal Kapadia · 2024 ·
All We Imagine as Light (2024) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 1 award win · 1 nomination — Won Best Film, Asian Film Awards 2025
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- The Criterion Channel
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Where to watch All We Imagine as Light by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | KlikFilm |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player |
| United States | The Criterion Channel |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (100/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (93/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- Celluloid Score 87% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is All We Imagine as Light worth watching?
Yes — All We Imagine as Light earns a 87% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Payal Kapadia threads together the quiet loneliness of three Mumbai nurses with a patience that rewards close attention, resulting in a work of remarkable tenderness and visual poise.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%).
What is All We Imagine as Light about?
The light, the lives, and the textures of contemporary, working-class Mumbai are explored and celebrated by writer/director Payal Kapadia, who won the Grand Prize at...
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Critic Reviews
All We Imagine as Light (2024) Review: An Indian Cinema Essential
★★★★☆
Payal Kapadia threads together the quiet loneliness of three Mumbai nurses with a patience that rewards close attention, resulting in a work of remarkable tenderness and visual poise.
Essential viewing — among the finest films in Indian cinema.
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