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Deaf President Now! Review (2025) — 87% Celluloid Score

Directed by Nyle DiMarco & Davis Guggenheim · 2025 ·

Short answer

Is Deaf President Now! worth watching?

Yes. Deaf President Now! (2025) earns an 87% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%). See the 4 inputs.

87%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

100% Editorial Rating
92% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 40m
Age rating
R (US) · 12 (UK) · A (India) · 13+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia)
Cast
Bridgetta Bourne-Firl , Jerry Covell , Greg Hlibok , I. King Jordan
Streaming
Apple TV+

Also known as डेफ़ प्रेज़िडेंट नाउ! Deaf President Now: Rompiendo el silencio Deaf President Now : un mouvement étudiant O Presidente Surdo デフ・プレジデント・ナウ！ '데프 프레지던트 나우: 8일간의 혁명' - Deaf President Now! 八日学运：还我听障校长！ 八日學運：還我聽障校長！

Where to watch

  • Apple TV+

Where to watch Deaf President Now! by country

Country Streaming on
India Apple TV+
Indonesia Apple TV+
Japan Apple TV+
Malaysia Apple TV+
Philippines Apple TV+
South Africa Apple TV+
South Korea Apple TV+, TVING
Thailand Apple TV+
United Arab Emirates Apple TV+
United Kingdom Apple TV+
United States Apple TV+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (100/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Deaf President Now! worth watching?

    Yes — Deaf President Now! earns an 87% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick. Read our full review (5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Reconstructing the 1988 Gallaudet protests with archival footage and firsthand accounts, the film matches its stirring subject with a formal inventiveness that puts deaf perspective at the center of its own telling.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%).

    What is Deaf President Now! about?

    "Deaf President Now!" recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school's board of trustees appointed a hearing...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Deaf President Now!

    Deaf President Now! (2025) Review: Eight Days at Gallaudet

    Deaf President Now! revisits the 1988 Gallaudet University protests through the people who led them, and tells deaf history in a deaf filmmaking language.

    Yes. It is a thrilling, essential piece of civil rights history, and it suits anyone who likes documentaries with the momentum of a political thriller.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Deaf President Now!: frequently asked questions

    Is Deaf President Now! worth watching?

    Yes. Deaf President Now! (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 87%, 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 Deaf President Now!?

    In the United States, Deaf President Now! streams on Apple TV+ with a subscription. Elsewhere: Apple TV+ in India; Apple TV+ in Indonesia; Apple TV+ in Japan; Apple TV+ in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Deaf President Now!?

    Deaf President Now! runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

    What is Deaf President Now! rated?

    Deaf President Now! is rated R in the United States, 12 in the UK, A in India, 13+ in Indonesia and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Deaf President Now!?

    Deaf President Now! is directed by Nyle DiMarco & Davis Guggenheim and stars Bridgetta Bourne-Firl, Jerry Covell, Greg Hlibok, I. King Jordan.

    What is the Metascore for Deaf President Now!?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Deaf President Now! is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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