What is the Metascore for The Class?

The Class has a Metascore of 92 out of 100 on Celluloid.

The Class Review (2008) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Laurent Cantet · 2008 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

The Class (2008) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

85%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

96% Critic Score

86% Audience

92 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

7.5 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 2h 8m
Cast: François Bégaudeau , Arthur Fogel , Damien Gomes , Esmeralda Ouertani , Rachel Regulier , Louise Grinberg , Rabah Nait Oufella , Franck Keïta , Agame Malembo-Emene , Angélica Sancio
Country: France
Language: French

Official theatrical poster for The Class (2008)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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Why this score?

Strong critic approval (96% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (92/100).
Celluloid Score 85% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is The Class worth watching?

Yes — The Class earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

The Class — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2008. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

What is The Class about?

Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.