Pain and Glory
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · 2019 ·
Pain and Glory (2019) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%).
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🏆 3 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Film, Goya Awards 2020
Sony Pictures Classics Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Wavve in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Pain and Glory by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Wavve |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (85/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
- Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
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Is Pain and Glory worth watching?
Yes — Pain and Glory earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Almodóvar's most autobiographical work is reflective, sensual, and quietly devastating.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%).
What is Pain and Glory about?
An aging filmmaker reflects on his childhood, addictions, and lost loves while reconciling with the pain that fed his art.
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Critic Reviews
Pain and Glory (2019) Review: A Spanish Classic
★★★★½
Pedro Almodóvar's Pain and Glory (2019) endures as a defining drama landmark from Spain, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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