Roma
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · 2018 ·
Is Roma worth watching?
Yes. Roma (2018) earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (65%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as ROMA/ローマ 로마 罗马 羅馬 โรม่า
🏆 7 award wins · 2 nominations — Won Best Director, Academy Awards 2019
Netflix Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Roma by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (65%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (96/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- Celluloid Score 88% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Roma worth watching?
Yes — Roma earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Cuarón's black-and-white memory piece won Oscars and turned Netflix toward auteur cinema.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (65%).
What is Roma about?
A domestic worker for a middle-class Mexico City family navigates personal crisis amid the political turbulence of the early 1970s.
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Critic Reviews
Roma (2018) Review: Cuarón's Memory in Black and White
★★★★½
Roma is Alfonso Cuarón's black-and-white portrait of a domestic worker in 1970s Mexico City, an intimate family drama staged with extraordinary visual scale.
Yes. It is one of the great films of its decade, essential for anyone who values patient, observational cinema, though its slow build asks for full attention.
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Roma: frequently asked questions
Is Roma worth watching?
Yes. Roma (2018) has a Celluloid Score of 88%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Roma?
In the United States, Roma streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Roma?
Roma runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
What is Roma rated?
Roma is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 18A in Canada and M18 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Roma?
Roma is directed by Alfonso Cuarón and stars Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autrey.
What is the Metascore for Roma?
Metacritic's Metascore for Roma is 96 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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