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Drama

Sunset Boulevard

Directed by Billy Wilder · 1950 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Sunset Boulevard worth watching?

Sunset Boulevard (1950) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Sunset Boulevard?

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

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score
88% Audience
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 50m
Cast
William Holden , Gloria Swanson , Erich von Stroheim , Nancy Olson , Fred Clark , Lloyd Gough , Jack Webb , Franklyn Farnum , Larry J. Blake , Charles Dayton

Where to watch

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

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Sunset Boulevard worth watching?

    Yes — Sunset Boulevard earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    IMDb Top 250 #64 (8.4/10) — Sunset Boulevard 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 Sunset Boulevard about?

    A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

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