What is the Metascore for The Artist?

The Artist has a Metascore of 89 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is The Artist streaming in?

The Artist streams on U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve in South Korea. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Artist

Item: The Artist
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Michel Hazanavicius · 2011 · Last reviewed August 26, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Artist (2011) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

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.

86%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

95% Editorial Rating

89% Audience snapshot · excluded

89 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

7.8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 40m
Cast: Jean Dujardin , Bérénice Bejo , John Goodman
Country: France
Language: French

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

Official theatrical poster for The Artist (2011)

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Where to watch

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

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Where to watch The Artist by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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 a 86% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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

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The Artist (2011) Review: A French Classic

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Michel Hazanavicius's The Artist (2011) endures as a defining romance landmark from France, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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