# The Great Gatsby (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-great-gatsby-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 61% |
| Critic Score | 48% |
| Audience Score | 67% |
| Metascore | 55/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Baz Luhrmann |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 143 min |

## Quick answer

The Great Gatsby (2013) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Luhrmann’s glittering Fitzgerald adaptation — DiCaprio’s Gatsby parties hard while the American Dream curdles. Critics and audiences diverge (48% critic vs 67% audience). Metascore 55/100. Directed by Baz Luhrmann.

## Critics consensus

Luhrmann’s glittering Fitzgerald adaptation — DiCaprio’s Gatsby parties hard while the American Dream curdles.

## Synopsis

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.

## Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Elizabeth Debicki, Isla Fisher, Jason Clarke, Amitabh Bachchan, Callan McAuliffe, Adelaide Clemens

## Common questions

**Is The Great Gatsby worth watching?**
The Great Gatsby holds a 61% Celluloid Score. Luhrmann’s glittering Fitzgerald adaptation — DiCaprio’s Gatsby parties hard while the American Dream curdles.

**What is The Great Gatsby about?**
An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.

**Who directed The Great Gatsby?**
The Great Gatsby (2013) was directed by Baz Luhrmann.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Great Gatsby?**
61% — the average of five public sources: critics 48%, audience 67%, Metascore 55/100, Letterboxd 3.2/5, and IMDb 7.2/10.

**Where can I watch The Great Gatsby?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Great Gatsby page for current options.

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