# Joker (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/joker-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 68% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 59/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Todd Phillips |
| Genres | Crime, Thriller, Drama |
| Runtime | 122 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2019 (Golden Lion) |

## Quick answer

Joker (2019) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Joker — Golden Lion at Venice 2019. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Critics and audiences diverge (68% critic vs 88% audience). Metascore 59/100. Directed by Todd Phillips.

## Critics consensus

Joker — Golden Lion at Venice 2019. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

## Cast

Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Shea Whigham, Bill Camp, Glenn Fleshler, Leigh Gill, Josh Pais

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2019, where it won the Golden Lion.

## Common questions

**Is Joker worth watching?**
Joker holds a 74% Celluloid Score. Joker — Golden Lion at Venice 2019. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Joker about?**
During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

**Who directed Joker?**
Joker (2019) was directed by Todd Phillips.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Joker?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 68%, audience 88%, Metascore 59/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

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

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