The Goldman Case Review (2023) — 81% Celluloid Score
Directed by Cédric Kahn · 2023 ·
Is The Goldman Case worth watching?
Yes. The Goldman Case (2023) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Le procès Goldman El caso Goldman O Caso Goldman 더 골드만 케이스 戈德曼审判 罪後辯護 Goldman Davası Il caso Goldman
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
- Celluloid Score 81% 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 drama pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is The Goldman Case worth watching?
Yes — The Goldman Case earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Confined almost entirely to a single courtroom, Cédric Kahn's tense procedural turns legal argument into pure drama, with Arieh Worthalter delivering a combustible lead turn that never lets the film's grip loosen.
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Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).
What is The Goldman Case about?
November 1975, Paris. The appeal hearing of Jewish far-left activist Pierre Goldman is set to begin. Sentenced to life imprisonment for four armed robberies, one...
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Critic Reviews
The Goldman Case (2023) Review: A Trial Fought in Words
★★★★½
The Goldman Case is Cédric Kahn's gripping French courtroom drama about a 1975 appeal, confined to one Paris courtroom and driven by Arieh Worthalter's volatile lead.
Yes. It is one of the best courtroom dramas of recent years, ideal for viewers who enjoy sharp argument, political history and a lead performance with real danger.
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The Goldman Case: frequently asked questions
Is The Goldman Case worth watching?
Yes. The Goldman Case (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, 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.
How long is The Goldman Case?
The Goldman Case runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who stars in The Goldman Case?
The Goldman Case is directed by Cédric Kahn and stars Arieh Worthalter, Arthur Harari, Stéphan Guérin-Tillié, Nicolas Briançon.
What is the Metascore for The Goldman Case?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Goldman Case is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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