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Drama TIFF 2023

Sing Sing

Directed by Greg Kwedar · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is Sing Sing worth watching?

Yes. Sing Sing (2023) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

97% Editorial Rating
95% Audience snapshot · excluded
83 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
7.6 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 47m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · 17+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia) · R-13 (Philippines)
Cast
Colman Domingo , Clarence Maclin , Paul Raci , Sean San José
Streaming
HBO Max, Cinemax
Language
English

Also known as Las vidas de Sing Sing シンシン SING SING 씽씽 监狱剧院 辛辛監獄劇團 แดนขังคนคลั่งฝัน

🏆 1 award win · 6 nominations — Won Best Lead Performance, Independent Spirit Awards 2025

Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • Cinemax

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Sing Sing by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia KlikFilm
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
United States HBO Max, Cinemax

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (95%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • Celluloid Score 85% 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
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Sing Sing worth watching?

    Yes — Sing Sing earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Colman Domingo delivers a career-defining performance amid a cast of formerly incarcerated actors playing versions of themselves, giving this prison theater drama a lived-in authenticity that earns its tears.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Sing Sing about?

    Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Sing Sing

    Sing Sing (2023) Review: Freedom Found in Rehearsal

    Sing Sing is Greg Kwedar's moving prison drama about an inmate theatre troupe, led by Colman Domingo and formerly incarcerated men playing versions of themselves.

    Yes. It is a deeply humane, beautifully acted drama for anyone moved by stories of friendship and art, and its hope feels earned rather than manufactured.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Sing Sing: frequently asked questions

    Is Sing Sing worth watching?

    Yes. Sing Sing (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, 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 Sing Sing?

    In the United States, Sing Sing streams on HBO Max, Cinemax with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: KlikFilm in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Sing Sing?

    Sing Sing runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

    What is Sing Sing rated?

    Sing Sing is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, 17+ in Indonesia, MA 15+ in Australia and R-13 in the Philippines. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Sing Sing?

    Sing Sing is directed by Greg Kwedar and stars Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Paul Raci, Sean San José.

    What is the Metascore for Sing Sing?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Sing Sing is 83 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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