Skyfall
Directed by Sam Mendes · 2012 ·
Skyfall (2012) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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MGM Where to watch
- fuboTV
- MGM+
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 Skyfall by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu |
| Malaysia | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix, Prime Video |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | ITVX |
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller pick
Not ideal for
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Is Skyfall worth watching?
Yes — Skyfall earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Mendes elevates Bond with cinematography, pathos, and a villain who understands the agent's mythology.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Skyfall (2012) Review: A British Classic
★★★★½
Sam Mendes's Skyfall (2012) endures as a defining action landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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