# Casablanca (1943) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/casablanca-1943/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Michael Curtiz |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 102 min |

## Quick answer

Casablanca (1943) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #47 (8.5/10) — Casablanca remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Michael Curtiz.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #47 (8.5/10) — Casablanca remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.

## Cast

Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, S.Z. Sakall, Madeleine Lebeau, Dooley Wilson

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Casablanca worth watching?**
Casablanca holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #47 (8.5/10) — Casablanca remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Casablanca about?**
In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.

**Who directed Casablanca?**
Casablanca (1943) was directed by Michael Curtiz.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Casablanca?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch Casablanca?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Casablanca page for current options.

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