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The Artist

Directed by Michel Hazanavicius · 2011 ·

Short answer

Is The Artist worth watching?

Yes. The Artist (2011) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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95% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
89 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · PG (UK) · PG (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Jean Dujardin , Bérénice Bejo , John Goodman
Country
France
Language
English

Also known as El artista O Artista アーティスト 아티스트 艺术家 大藝術家 Artist บรรเลงฝัน บันดาลรัก

🏆 5 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Picture, Academy Awards 2012

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Wavve in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

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South Korea Wavve

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (89/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 86% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

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

Not ideal for

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    Is The Artist worth watching?

    Yes — The Artist earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English The Artist

    The Artist (2011) Review: Silence as a Love Letter

    The Artist is Michel Hazanavicius's black-and-white silent film about a Hollywood star undone by talkies, a crowd-pleaser with real feeling under the pastiche.

    Yes. It is a playful, heartfelt tribute to silent cinema that works even for viewers who have never seen a silent film, and its 100 minutes pass lightly.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    The Artist: frequently asked questions

    Is The Artist worth watching?

    Yes. The Artist (2011) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Artist?

    In the United States you can rent it from Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play or buy it from Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Artist?

    The Artist runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

    What is The Artist rated?

    The Artist is rated PG-13 in the United States, PG in the UK, PG in Australia, 14A in Canada and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Artist?

    The Artist is directed by Michel Hazanavicius and stars Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman.

    What is the Metascore for The Artist?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Artist is 89 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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