# Incendies (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/incendies-2010/
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 | Denis Villeneuve |
| Genres | Drama, War, Mystery |
| Runtime | 131 min |

## Quick answer

Incendies (2010) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #97 (8.3/10) — Incendies remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #97 (8.3/10) — Incendies remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.

## Cast

Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard, Allen Altman, Abdelghafour Elaaziz, Dominique Briand, Frédéric Paquet, Ahmad Massad, John Dunn-Hill

## Common questions

**Is Incendies worth watching?**
Incendies holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #97 (8.3/10) — Incendies remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Incendies about?**
A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.

**Who directed Incendies?**
Incendies (2010) was directed by Denis Villeneuve.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Incendies?**
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 Incendies?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Incendies page for current options.

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