# Synonyms (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/synonyms-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 72% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 60% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | Nadav Lapid |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 123 min |
| Festival premiere | Berlinale 2019 (Golden Bear) |

## Quick answer

Synonyms (2019) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Synonyms — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2019. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Critics and audiences diverge (88% critic vs 60% audience). Metascore 80/100. Directed by Nadav Lapid.

## Critics consensus

Synonyms — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2019. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.

## Cast

Tom Mercier, Quentin Dolmaire, Louise Chevillotte, Uria Hayik, Olivier Loustau, Yehuda Almagor, Léa Drucker, Gaya von Schwarze, Gal Amitai, Idan Ashkenazi

## Accolades

Premiered at Berlinale 2019, where it won the Golden Bear.

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Synonyms worth watching?**
Synonyms holds a 72% Celluloid Score. Synonyms — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2019. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Synonyms about?**
A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.

**Who directed Synonyms?**
Synonyms (2019) was directed by Nadav Lapid.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Synonyms?**
72% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 60%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 3.3/5, and IMDb 6.5/10.

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

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