The Great Beauty
Directed by Paolo Sorrentino · 2013 ·
Is The Great Beauty worth watching?
Yes. The Great Beauty (2013) earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (79%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as La grande bellezza La gran belleza La Grande Bellezza - Die große Schönheit A Grande Beleza グレート・ビューティー/追憶のローマ 그레이트 뷰티 绝美之城 絕美之城
🏆 3 award wins — Won Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Awards 2014
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Where to watch The Great Beauty by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| South Korea | TVING |
| Turkey | HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | Disney+, MUBI |
| United States | HBO Max |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (79%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
- Celluloid Score 84% 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 Great Beauty worth watching?
Yes — The Great Beauty earns an 84% 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
Sorrentino's Fellini-esque odyssey won the Foreign Language Oscar with style to spare.
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Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (79%).
What is The Great Beauty about?
An aging journalist wanders Rome's decadent nightlife searching for meaning after his sixty-fifth birthday party exposes the emptiness beneath la dolce vita.
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Critic Reviews
The Great Beauty (2013) Review: Rome's Glittering Emptiness
★★★★½
The Great Beauty is Paolo Sorrentino's dazzling, melancholy portrait of an ageing Roman socialite, a Fellini-inspired drama that finds grief beneath the party.
Yes. It is a lush, witty and moving modern Italian classic for viewers who enjoy mood, image and ideas more than plot; impatient viewers may find it indulgent.
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The Great Beauty: frequently asked questions
Is The Great Beauty worth watching?
Yes. The Great Beauty (2013) has a Celluloid Score of 84%, 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 Great Beauty?
In the United States, The Great Beauty streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: TVING in South Korea; HBO Max in Turkey; Disney+, MUBI in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Great Beauty?
The Great Beauty runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
What is The Great Beauty rated?
The Great Beauty is rated 15 in the UK, 18 in South Korea and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Great Beauty?
The Great Beauty is directed by Paolo Sorrentino and stars Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli.
What is the Metascore for The Great Beauty?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Great Beauty is 86 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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