# Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/blue-is-the-warmest-color-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 90/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Abdellatif Kechiche |
| Genres | Romance, Drama |
| Runtime | 179 min |

## Quick answer

Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Kechiche's Palme d'Or winner sparked global debate and undeniable emotional intensity. Metascore 90/100. Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.

## Critics consensus

Kechiche's Palme d'Or winner sparked global debate and undeniable emotional intensity.

## Synopsis

A teenage girl discovers desire and heartbreak through a passionate relationship with an older art student in Lille.

## Cast

Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Blue Is the Warmest Color worth watching?**
Blue Is the Warmest Color holds a 84% Celluloid Score. Kechiche's Palme d'Or winner sparked global debate and undeniable emotional intensity.

**What is Blue Is the Warmest Color about?**
A teenage girl discovers desire and heartbreak through a passionate relationship with an older art student in Lille.

**Who directed Blue Is the Warmest Color?**
Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Blue Is the Warmest Color?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 82%, Metascore 90/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.7/10.

**Where can I watch Blue Is the Warmest Color?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Blue Is the Warmest Color page for current options.

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