# The Worst Person in the World (2021) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-worst-person-in-the-world-2021/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 90/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Joachim Trier |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Comedy |
| Runtime | 128 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2021 (Best Actress) |

## Quick answer

The Worst Person in the World (2021) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Joachim Trier’s millennial love triangle — Renate Reinsve’s star-making turn won Cannes Best Actress. Metascore 90/100. Directed by Joachim Trier.

## Critics consensus

Joachim Trier’s millennial love triangle — Renate Reinsve’s star-making turn won Cannes Best Actress.

## Synopsis

The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.

## Cast

Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum, Hans Olav Brenner, Helene Bjørneby, Vidar Sandem, Maria Grazia Di Meo, Lasse Gretland, Karen Røise Kielland, Marianne Krogh

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2021, where it won the Best Actress.

## Common questions

**Is The Worst Person in the World worth watching?**
The Worst Person in the World holds a 86% Celluloid Score. Joachim Trier’s millennial love triangle — Renate Reinsve’s star-making turn won Cannes Best Actress.

**What is The Worst Person in the World about?**
The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.

**Who directed The Worst Person in the World?**
The Worst Person in the World (2021) was directed by Joachim Trier.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Worst Person in the World?**
86% — the average of five public sources: critics 96%, audience 88%, Metascore 90/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.7/10.

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

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