# Schindler's List (1993) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/schindler-s-list-1993/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 90% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Metascore | 86/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 9/10 |
| Director | Steven Spielberg |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Runtime | 195 min |

## Quick answer

Schindler's List (1993) earns a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. IMDb Top 250 #7 (9/10) — Schindler's List remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 86/100. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #7 (9/10) — Schindler's List remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.

## Cast

Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagall, Embeth Davidtz, Małgorzata Gebel, Shmuel Levy, Mark Ivanir, Béatrice Macola

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Schindler's List worth watching?**
Schindler's List holds a 90% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #7 (9/10) — Schindler's List remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Schindler's List about?**
The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.

**Who directed Schindler's List?**
Schindler's List (1993) was directed by Steven Spielberg.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Schindler's List?**
90% — the average of five public sources: critics 92%, audience 94%, Metascore 86/100, Letterboxd 4.3/5, and IMDb 9/10.

**Where can I watch Schindler's List?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Schindler's List page for current options.

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