# Poor Things (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/poor-things-2023/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 88/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Yorgos Lanthimos |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Romance, Comedy |
| Runtime | 141 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2023 (Golden Lion) |

## Quick answer

Poor Things (2023) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Poor Things — Golden Lion at Venice 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 88/100. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

## Critics consensus

Poor Things — Golden Lion at Venice 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

## Cast

Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, Suzy Bemba, Jerrod Carmichael, Kathryn Hunter, Vicki Pepperdine, Hanna Schygulla

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2023, where it won the Golden Lion.

## Common questions

**Is Poor Things worth watching?**
Poor Things holds a 83% Celluloid Score. Poor Things — Golden Lion at Venice 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Poor Things about?**
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

**Who directed Poor Things?**
Poor Things (2023) was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Poor Things?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 92%, audience 80%, Metascore 88/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

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

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