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Cell 211

Directed by Daniel Monzón · 2009 ·

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Answer Summary

Cell 211 (2009) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

96% Critic Score
89% Audience
74 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.6 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 53m
Cast
Luis Tosar , Alberto Ammann , Antonio Resines

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (96% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • Celluloid Score 83% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    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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