What is the Metascore for Eternity and a Day?

Eternity and a Day has a Metascore of 86 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Eternity and a Day?

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Eternity and a Day Review (1998) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Theo Angelopoulos · 1998 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

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Answer Summary

Eternity and a Day (1998) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

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

85%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

94% Critic Score

88% Audience

86 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

7.9 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 2h 13m
Cast: Bruno Ganz , Fabrizio Bentivoglio , Isabelle Renauld , Achileas Skevis , Alexandra Ladikou , Despina Bebedelli , Eleni Gerasimidou , Iris Chatziantoniou , Nikos Kouros , Alekos Oudinotis
Country: France
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Eternity and a Day (1998)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Wavve in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (94% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
Celluloid Score 85% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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Is Eternity and a Day worth watching?

Yes — Eternity and a Day earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Eternity and a Day — Palme d'Or at Cannes 1998. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Eternity and a Day about?

Famous writer Alexander contracts a terminal illness. He receives a letter from his wife describing a summer day 30 years ago, and leaves his seaside home to remember his past. This journey will allow him to wander between the past and the present, and encounter unexpected people, allowing him to collect unforgettable memories in the final moments of his life.