Blood Diamond Review (2006) — 69% Celluloid Score
Directed by Edward Zwick · 2006 ·
Is Blood Diamond worth watching?
Yes. Blood Diamond (2006) earns a 69% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (86%) responded more warmly than critics (62%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as हीरों का जाल Diamante de Sangre Diamante de Sangue ブラッド・ダイヤモンド 블러드 다이아몬드 血钻 血鑽石 Kanlı Elmas
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Apple TV+
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 Blood Diamond by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Indonesia | HBO Max |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Pakistan | HBO Max |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Apple TV+ |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (62/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (63/100).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
- Celluloid Score 69% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Blood Diamond worth watching?
Yes — Blood Diamond earns a 69% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.
Celluloid verdict
Zwick’s Sierra Leone thriller — DiCaprio’s Rhodesian mercenary smuggler in a diamond-war morality play.
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Audiences (86%) responded more warmly than critics (62%).
What is Blood Diamond about?
An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.
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Blood Diamond: frequently asked questions
Is Blood Diamond worth watching?
Yes. Blood Diamond (2006) has a Celluloid Score of 69%, 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 Blood Diamond?
In the United States, Blood Diamond streams on Apple TV+ 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 in India; HBO Max in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Blood Diamond?
Blood Diamond runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
What is Blood Diamond rated?
Blood Diamond is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Blood Diamond?
Blood Diamond is directed by Edward Zwick and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers, Arnold Vosloo.
What is the Metascore for Blood Diamond?
Metacritic's Metascore for Blood Diamond is 63 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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