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DramaMystery Cannes 2009 · Palme d'Or

The White Ribbon

Directed by Michael Haneke · 2009 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The White Ribbon worth watching?

The White Ribbon (2009) earns a 82% 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 White Ribbon?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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86% Editorial Rating
82% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.8 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 24m
Cast
Christian Friedel , Ernst Jacobi , Leonie Benesch
Country
Germany
Language
German

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch The White Ribbon by country

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, mystery pick

Not ideal for

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    Is The White Ribbon worth watching?

    Yes — The White Ribbon earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Haneke's austere monochrome puzzle links private sin to historical catastrophe with icy precision.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is The White Ribbon about?

    Strange punishments torment a Protestant village on the eve of World War I, suggesting the roots of fascism in obedience and cruelty.

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    Critic Reviews

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    The White Ribbon (2009) Review: A German Classic

    Michael Haneke's The White Ribbon (2009) endures as a defining drama landmark from Germany, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

    Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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