What is the Metascore for On the Adamant?

On the Adamant has a Metascore of 82 out of 100 on Celluloid.

On the Adamant Review (2023) — 76% Celluloid Score

Directed by Nicolas Philibert · 2023 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

On the Adamant (2023) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

Quick Verdict

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

76%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

92% Critic Score

70% Audience

82 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4

6.8 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 49m
Cast: Mamadi Barri , Walid Benziane , Sabine Berlière , Romain Bernardin , Jean-Paul Hazan , Pauline Hertz , Frédéric Prieur , Muriel Thourond , Sébastien Tournayre
Country: France
Language: French

Official theatrical poster for On the Adamant (2023)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

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Why this score?

Strong critic approval (92% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
Celluloid Score 76% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is On the Adamant worth watching?

Yes — On the Adamant earns a 76% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

On the Adamant — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

What is On the Adamant about?

The Adamant is a unique day-care centre. A floating structure located on the Seine in the heart of Paris, it welcomes adults suffering from mental disorders, offering the kind of care that grounds them in time and space and helps them to recover or keep up their spirits. The team running it tries to resist the deterioration and dehumanisation of psychiatry as best as they can.