Bol Review (2011) — 77% Celluloid Score
Directed by Shoaib Mansoor · 2011 ·
Bol (2011) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch
Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.
Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (80%).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
- Celluloid Score 77% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is Bol worth watching?
Yes — Bol earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Mansoor’s multi-plot Karachi social drama remains one of Lollywood’s most discussed prestige films — essential viewing beside the KaraFilm generation.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Bol about?
The patriarch of a religious Muslim family refuses to accept his intersex child, tearing his family apart.
Critic Reviews
Bol (2011) Review
★★★★☆
Shoaib Mansoor's Bol (2011) remains a defining Drama landmark from Pakistan, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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