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Talk to Her

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · 2002 ·

Answer Summary: Is Talk to Her worth watching?

Talk to Her (2002) earns a 85% 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 Talk to Her?

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.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

91% Editorial Rating
93% Audience snapshot · excluded
86 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
7.8 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 52m
Cast
Javier Cámara , Darío Grandinetti , Leonor Watling
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish

🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Original Screenplay, Academy Awards 2003

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Talk to Her worth watching?

    Yes — Talk to Her earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Almodóvar's most controversial romance is tender, provocative, and formally daring.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Talk to Her about?

    Two men bond while caring for comatose women, exploring desire, devotion, and the ethics of love at the edge of consciousness.

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    Critic Reviews

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    Talk to Her (2002) Review: A Spanish Classic

    Pedro Almodóvar's Talk to Her (2002) endures as a defining drama landmark from Spain, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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