What is the Metascore for Singin' in the Rain?

Singin' in the Rain has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Singin' in the Rain

Q: Is Singin' in the Rain worth watching?

Singin' in the Rain (1952) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. It comes recommended overall. Directed by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen.

Directed by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen · 1952 · Last reviewed July 23, 2026

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Answer Summary

Singin' in the Rain (1952) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

85% Critic Score

87% Audience

79 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.3 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 43m
Cast: Gene Kelly , Donald O'Connor , Debbie Reynolds , Jean Hagen , Millard Mitchell , Cyd Charisse , Douglas Fowley , Rita Moreno , Mae Clarke , Bess Flowers

Official theatrical poster for Singin' in the Rain (1952)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (85%).
General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, romance pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Singin' in the Rain worth watching?

Yes — Singin' in the Rain earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

IMDb Top 250 #88 (8.3/10) — Singin' in the Rain remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Singin' in the Rain about?

In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.