What is the Metascore for The Square?

The Square has a Metascore of 73 out of 100 on Celluloid.

The Square Review (2017) — 74% Celluloid Score

Q: Is The Square worth watching?

The Square (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, averaged across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. It comes recommended overall. Directed by Ruben Östlund.

Directed by Ruben Östlund · 2017 · Last reviewed July 23, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Square (2017) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

Quick Verdict

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

74%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

84% Critic Score

70% Audience

73 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5

7.1 IMDb /10

Runtime: 2h 31m
Cast: Claes Bang , Elisabeth Moss , Dominic West , Terry Notary , Christopher Læssø , Lise Stephenson Engström , Lilianne Mardon , Marina Schiptjenko , Annica Liljeblad , Elijandro Edouard

Official theatrical poster for The Square (2017)

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 (84%).
General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
Celluloid Score 74% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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

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Is The Square worth watching?

Yes — The Square earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

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.