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Cinema Paradiso

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore · 1988 ·

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Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?

Yes. Cinema Paradiso (1988) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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90% Editorial Rating
95% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4
8.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 54m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · U (India) · M (Australia) · ALL (South Korea)
Cast
Philippe Noiret , Enzo Cannavale , Antonella Attili
Streaming
MGM+
Country
Italy
Language
Italian

Also known as Nuovo Cinema Paradiso सिनेमा पारादीसो ニュー・シネマ・パラダイス 시네마 천국 天堂电影院 新天堂樂園 Cennet Sineması ซีเนม่า พาราดิโซ

🏆 2 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Awards 1990

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (95%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?

    Yes — Cinema Paradiso earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick. Read our full review (5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Cinema Paradiso

    Cinema Paradiso (1988) Review: Cinema as Memory and Home

    Cinema Paradiso is Giuseppe Tornatore's Oscar-winning Sicilian memory film about a boy, a projectionist and a village cinema, and it remains overwhelmingly moving.

    Yes. It is one of the most beloved films ever made about the movies, essential for anyone who has ever fallen in love with cinema or felt pulled back to home.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Cinema Paradiso: frequently asked questions

    Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?

    Yes. Cinema Paradiso (1988) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Cinema Paradiso?

    In the United States, Cinema Paradiso streams on MGM+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Cinema Paradiso?

    Cinema Paradiso runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

    What is Cinema Paradiso rated?

    Cinema Paradiso is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, U in India, M in Australia and ALL in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Cinema Paradiso?

    Cinema Paradiso is directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and stars Philippe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale, Antonella Attili.

    What is the Metascore for Cinema Paradiso?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Cinema Paradiso is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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