# Dr. Strangelove (1964) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/dr-strangelove-1964/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Stanley Kubrick |
| Genres | Comedy, War |
| Runtime | 95 min |

## Quick answer

Dr. Strangelove (1964) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #84 (8.3/10) — Dr. Strangelove remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #84 (8.3/10) — Dr. Strangelove remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.

## Cast

Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens, Peter Bull, James Earl Jones, Tracy Reed, Jack Creley, Frank Berry

## Common questions

**Is Dr. Strangelove worth watching?**
Dr. Strangelove holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #84 (8.3/10) — Dr. Strangelove remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Dr. Strangelove about?**
After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.

**Who directed Dr. Strangelove?**
Dr. Strangelove (1964) was directed by Stanley Kubrick.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Dr. Strangelove?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 87%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

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

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