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The White Ribbon

Directed by Michael Haneke · 2009 ·

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Answer Summary

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

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

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score
82% Audience
82 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.8 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 24m
Cast
Christian Friedel , Ernst Jacobi , Leonie Benesch

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • Celluloid Score 82% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    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.

    Critic Reviews

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