What is the Metascore for Cell 211?

Cell 211 has a Metascore of 74 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Cell 211?

Cell 211 is available on Netflix, AMC+, Sundance Now. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Cell 211 streaming in?

Cell 211 streams on StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom; Netflix, AMC+, Sundance Now in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Cell 211

Item: Cell 211
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Daniel Monzón · 2009 · Last reviewed August 26, 2026

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Answer Summary

Cell 211 (2009) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

96% Editorial Rating

89% Audience snapshot · excluded

74 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1

7.6 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 53m
Cast: Luis Tosar , Alberto Ammann , Antonio Resines
Streaming: Netflix, AMC+, Sundance Now
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish

🏆 3 award wins — Won Best Film, Goya Awards 2010

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Official theatrical poster for Cell 211 (2009)

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Where to watch

Netflix
AMC+
Sundance Now

Where to watch Cell 211 by country

Country	Streaming on
United Kingdom	StudioCanal Presents
United States	Netflix, AMC+, Sundance Now

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, drama pick

Not ideal for

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Is Cell 211 worth watching?

Yes — Cell 211 earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%).

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.

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Critic Reviews

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Cell 211 (2009) Review: A Spanish Classic

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Daniel Monzón's Cell 211 (2009) endures as a defining thriller landmark from Spain, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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