# Cinema Paradiso (1988) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/cinema-paradiso-1988/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 95% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Giuseppe Tornatore |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 174 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 1989 (Grand Prix) |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Cinema Paradiso (1988) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Tornatore's love letter to cinema and memory reduces audiences worldwide to tears every time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.

## Critics consensus

Tornatore's love letter to cinema and memory reduces audiences worldwide to tears every time.

## Synopsis

A successful director returns to his Sicilian village after learning of his old projectionist's death, remembering the movies that shaped his childhood.

## Cast

Philippe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale, Antonella Attili

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 1989, where it won the Grand Prix.
- Won Best Foreign Language Film — Academy Awards 1990
- Won Best Music — David di Donatello 1989

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?**
Cinema Paradiso holds a 88% Celluloid Score. Tornatore's love letter to cinema and memory reduces audiences worldwide to tears every time.

**What is Cinema Paradiso about?**
A successful director returns to his Sicilian village after learning of his old projectionist's death, remembering the movies that shaped his childhood.

**Who directed Cinema Paradiso?**
Cinema Paradiso (1988) was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Cinema Paradiso?**
88% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 95%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4.4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**What awards did Cinema Paradiso win?**
Cinema Paradiso won Best Foreign Language Film (Academy Awards 1990), Best Music (David di Donatello 1989).

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

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