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Blade Runner 2049

Directed by Denis Villeneuve · 2017 ·

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Is Blade Runner 2049 worth watching?

Yes. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%). See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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88% Editorial Rating
81% Audience snapshot · excluded
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 44m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Ana de Armas , Ryan Gosling , Harrison Ford , Dave Bautista , Robin Wright , Sylvia Hoeks , Mackenzie Davis , Jared Leto
Streaming
Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+
Country
Canada
Language
English

Also known as ब्लेड रनर 2049 ブレードランナー 2049 블레이드 러너 2049 银翼杀手2049 銀翼殺手2049 Blade Runner 2049: Bıçak Sırtı เบลด รันเนอร์ 2049 Tội Phạm Nhân Bản 2049

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • fuboTV
  • Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Blade Runner 2049 by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia Netflix, Catchplay
Japan Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Korea Wavve
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Prime Video, MUBI, TV+
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United Kingdom Prime Video, Sky Cinema
United States Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (81%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.

Best for

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

Not ideal for

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    Is Blade Runner 2049 worth watching?

    Yes — Blade Runner 2049 earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded sci-fi, drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Villeneuve’s staggering sequel — Ana de Armas’s Joi is a haunting AI love story inside a neon dystopia.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%).

    What is Blade Runner 2049 about?

    Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.

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    Blade Runner 2049: frequently asked questions

    Is Blade Runner 2049 worth watching?

    Yes. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, 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 Blade Runner 2049?

    In the United States, Blade Runner 2049 streams on Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, Vi Movies & TV in India; Netflix, Catchplay in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Blade Runner 2049?

    Blade Runner 2049 runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).

    What is Blade Runner 2049 rated?

    Blade Runner 2049 is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Blade Runner 2049?

    Blade Runner 2049 is directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Ana de Armas, Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Dave Bautista, Robin Wright.

    What is the Metascore for Blade Runner 2049?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Blade Runner 2049 is 81 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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