# Skyfall (2012) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/skyfall-2012/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Sam Mendes |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 143 min |

## Quick answer

Skyfall (2012) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Mendes elevates Bond with cinematography, pathos, and a villain who understands the agent's mythology. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Sam Mendes.

## Critics consensus

Mendes elevates Bond with cinematography, pathos, and a villain who understands the agent's mythology.

## Synopsis

James Bond's loyalty to M is tested when past secrets resurface and a cyber-terrorist targets MI6 from the shadows of Bond's own history.

## Cast

Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Skyfall worth watching?**
Skyfall holds a 83% Celluloid Score. Mendes elevates Bond with cinematography, pathos, and a villain who understands the agent's mythology.

**What is Skyfall about?**
James Bond's loyalty to M is tested when past secrets resurface and a cyber-terrorist targets MI6 from the shadows of Bond's own history.

**Who directed Skyfall?**
Skyfall (2012) was directed by Sam Mendes.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Skyfall?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 92%, audience 86%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

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

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