# The Square (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-square-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 70% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Ruben Östlund |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 151 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2017 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

The Square (2017) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Square — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2017. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 73/100. Directed by Ruben Östlund.

## Critics consensus

The Square — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2017. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.

## Cast

Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary, Christopher Læssø, Lise Stephenson Engström, Lilianne Mardon, Marina Schiptjenko, Annica Liljeblad, Elijandro Edouard

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2017, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Common questions

**Is The Square worth watching?**
The Square holds a 74% Celluloid Score. The Square — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2017. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Square about?**
A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.

**Who directed The Square?**
The Square (2017) was directed by Ruben Östlund.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Square?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 84%, audience 70%, Metascore 73/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

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

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