# The Leopard (1963) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-leopard-1963/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 91% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 100/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Luchino Visconti |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Runtime | 185 min |

## Quick answer

The Leopard (1963) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Visconti's opulent epic of decline features one of cinema's greatest ballroom sequences. Metascore 100/100. Directed by Luchino Visconti.

## Critics consensus

Visconti's opulent epic of decline features one of cinema's greatest ballroom sequences.

## Synopsis

A Sicilian prince navigates the unification of Italy, choosing marriage and compromise as aristocratic power gives way to bourgeois modernity.

## Cast

Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Claudia Cardinale

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Leopard worth watching?**
The Leopard holds a 91% Celluloid Score. Visconti's opulent epic of decline features one of cinema's greatest ballroom sequences.

**What is The Leopard about?**
A Sicilian prince navigates the unification of Italy, choosing marriage and compromise as aristocratic power gives way to bourgeois modernity.

**Who directed The Leopard?**
The Leopard (1963) was directed by Luchino Visconti.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Leopard?**
91% — the average of five public sources: critics 98%, audience 88%, Metascore 100/100, Letterboxd 4.4/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

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

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