# Cell 211 (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/cell-211-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Daniel Monzón |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama |
| Runtime | 113 min |
| Major awards | 3 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Cell 211 (2009) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Monzón's claustrophobic thriller became Spain's Goya sweep and a masterclass in tension. Metascore 74/100. Directed by Daniel Monzón.

## Critics consensus

Monzón's claustrophobic thriller became Spain's Goya sweep and a masterclass in tension.

## Synopsis

A new prison guard trapped during a riot must pose as an inmate to survive among leaders negotiating with the government.

## Cast

Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann, Antonio Resines

## Accolades

- Won Best Film — Goya Awards 2010
- Won Best Director — Goya Awards 2010
- Won Best Adapted Screenplay — Goya Awards 2010

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Cell 211 worth watching?**
Cell 211 holds a 83% Celluloid Score. Monzón's claustrophobic thriller became Spain's Goya sweep and a masterclass in tension.

**What is Cell 211 about?**
A new prison guard trapped during a riot must pose as an inmate to survive among leaders negotiating with the government.

**Who directed Cell 211?**
Cell 211 (2009) was directed by Daniel Monzón.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Cell 211?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 96%, audience 89%, Metascore 74/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 7.6/10.

**What awards did Cell 211 win?**
Cell 211 won Best Film (Goya Awards 2010), Best Director (Goya Awards 2010), Best Adapted Screenplay (Goya Awards 2010).

**Where can I watch Cell 211?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Cell 211 page for current options.

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