What is the Metascore for The Lamb?

The Lamb has a Metascore of 68 out of 100 on Celluloid.

The Lamb Review (2014) — 70% Celluloid Score

Item: The Lamb
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Kutluğ Ataman · 2014 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

The Lamb (2014) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

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

70%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

78% Critic Score

74% Audience

68 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3

6.6 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 27m
Cast: Nesrin Cavadzade , Cahit Gök , Nursel Köse , Mert Taştan , Sila Lara Cantürk , Taner Birsel , Güven Kıraç , Şerif Sezer , Erdal Yıldız , Emel Göksu
Country: Turkey
Language: Turkish

Official theatrical poster for The Lamb (2014)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (78%).
General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
Celluloid Score 70% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Lamb worth watching?

Yes — The Lamb earns a 70% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Kutluğ Ataman’s Anatolian family comedy-drama took the 51st Golden Orange for Best Film — the headline Turkish winner of 2014’s Antalya edition.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Lamb about?

In a small village, young Mert is about to get traditionally circumcised, but the family does not have the money to follow up with the circumcision celebration. The family wants to be able to serve lamb meat to the guests at the celebration. Mert’s older sister scares him that if they cannot afford a lamb the father will slaughter him instead.

Critic Reviews

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The Lamb (2014) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Kutluğ Ataman's The Lamb (2014) remains a defining Drama landmark from Turkey, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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