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Amadeus

Directed by Miloš Forman · 1984 ·

Answer Summary: Is Amadeus worth watching?

Amadeus (1984) 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 Amadeus?

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.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 40m
Cast
F. Murray Abraham , Tom Hulce , Elizabeth Berridge , Simon Callow , Roy Dotrice , Christine Ebersole , Jeffrey Jones , Charles Kay , Kenny Baker , Lisbeth Bartlett
Language
English

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, history, music pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Amadeus worth watching?

    Yes — Amadeus earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #77 (8.4/10) — Amadeus remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Amadeus about?

    Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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