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All We Imagine as Light Review (2024) — 87% Celluloid Score

Directed by Payal Kapadia · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is All We Imagine as Light worth watching?

Yes. All We Imagine as Light (2024) earns an 87% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%). See the 4 inputs.

87%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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100% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
93 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
7.1 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 55m
Age rating
NR (US) · 15 (UK) · A (India) · M (Australia) · 14A (Canada)
Cast
Kani Kusruti , Divya Prabha , Chhaya Kadam , Hridhu Haroon
Country
India
Language
Malayalam

Also known as പ്രഭയായ് നിനച്ചതെല്ലാം La luz que imaginamos Tudo Que Imaginamos Como Luz 私たちが光と想うすべて 우리가 빛이라 상상하는 모든 것 想象之光 你是我眼中的那道光 Aydınlık Hayallerimiz

🏆 1 award win · 1 nomination — Won Best Film, Asian Film Awards 2025

Where to watch

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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

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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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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 an 87% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    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.

    , Founder & Editor

    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

    Short review 4 min read English All We Imagine as Light

    All We Imagine as Light (2024) Review: Mumbai in a Minor Key

    Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light follows three women who work at a Mumbai hospital: a tender, luminous Cannes prize-winner that asks for patience.

    Yes, for patient viewers. It is a beautiful, humane portrait of loneliness and friendship in the city, though its slow, drifting rhythm will not suit everyone.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    All We Imagine as Light: frequently asked questions

    Is All We Imagine as Light worth watching?

    Yes. All We Imagine as Light (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 87%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch All We Imagine as Light?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; KlikFilm in Indonesia; TV+ in Turkey; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is All We Imagine as Light?

    All We Imagine as Light runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

    What is All We Imagine as Light rated?

    All We Imagine as Light is rated NR in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, M in Australia and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in All We Imagine as Light?

    All We Imagine as Light is directed by Payal Kapadia and stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon.

    What is the Metascore for All We Imagine as Light?

    Metacritic's Metascore for All We Imagine as Light is 93 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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