# The Zone of Interest (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-zone-of-interest-2023/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 94/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Jonathan Glazer |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Runtime | 105 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2023 (Grand Prix) |

## Quick answer

The Zone of Interest (2023) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Zone of Interest — Grand Prix at Cannes 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Critics and audiences diverge (93% critic vs 78% audience). Metascore 94/100. Directed by Jonathan Glazer.

## Critics consensus

The Zone of Interest — Grand Prix at Cannes 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

## Cast

Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, Johann Karthaus, Luis Noah Witte, Nele Ahrensmeier, Lilli Falk, Anastazja Drobniak, Cecylia Pekala, Kalman Wilson, Medusa Knopf

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2023, where it won the Grand Prix.

## Common questions

**Is The Zone of Interest worth watching?**
The Zone of Interest holds a 83% Celluloid Score. The Zone of Interest — Grand Prix at Cannes 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Zone of Interest about?**
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

**Who directed The Zone of Interest?**
The Zone of Interest (2023) was directed by Jonathan Glazer.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Zone of Interest?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 93%, audience 78%, Metascore 94/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

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

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