# The Artist (2011) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-artist-2011/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 89/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Michel Hazanavicius |
| Genres | Romance, Drama |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2011 (Best Actor) |
| Major awards | 4 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

The Artist (2011) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A black-and-white silent film that won Best Picture — audacious, charming, and deeply nostalgic. Metascore 89/100. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius.

## Critics consensus

A black-and-white silent film that won Best Picture — audacious, charming, and deeply nostalgic.

## Synopsis

A silent-film star watches his career collapse as talkies rise, finding redemption through a rising young dancer who never forgot him.

## Cast

Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2011, where it won the Best Actor.
- Won Best Film — César Awards 2012
- Won Best Picture — Academy Awards 2012
- Won Best Director — Academy Awards 2012
- Won Best Actor — Academy Awards 2012

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Artist worth watching?**
The Artist holds a 86% Celluloid Score. A black-and-white silent film that won Best Picture — audacious, charming, and deeply nostalgic.

**What is The Artist about?**
A silent-film star watches his career collapse as talkies rise, finding redemption through a rising young dancer who never forgot him.

**Who directed The Artist?**
The Artist (2011) was directed by Michel Hazanavicius.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Artist?**
86% — the average of five public sources: critics 95%, audience 89%, Metascore 89/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

**What awards did The Artist win?**
The Artist won Best Film (César Awards 2012), Best Picture (Academy Awards 2012), Best Director (Academy Awards 2012), Best Actor (Academy Awards 2012).

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

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