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Drama Cannes 2001 · Palme d'Or Editor's Pick

The Son's Room Review (2001) — 80% Celluloid Score

Directed by Nanni Moretti · 2001 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Son's Room worth watching?

The Son's Room (2001) earns a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Son's Room?

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

80%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

88% Critic Score
84% Audience
80 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.3 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 39m
Cast
Nanni Moretti , Laura Morante , Jasmine Trinca , Giuseppe Sanfelice , Silvio Orlando , Stefano Accorsi , Claudia Della Seta , Eleonora Danco , Sofia Vigliar , Renato Scarpa
Country
Italy
Language
Italian

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video

Buy: Amazon Video

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (88%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Celluloid Score 80% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is The Son's Room worth watching?

    Yes — The Son's Room earns a 80% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    The Son's Room — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2001. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is The Son's Room about?

    A psychoanalyst and his family go through profound emotional trauma when their son dies in a scuba diving accident.

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