Thelma Review (2024) — 80% Celluloid Score
Directed by Josh Margolin · 2024 ·
Thelma (2024) earns a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).
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.
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🏆 1 nomination
Magnolia Pictures Where to watch
- fuboTV
- MGM+
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Where to watch Thelma by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | MGM+ |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MGM+ |
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (77/100).
- Celluloid Score 80% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Thelma worth watching?
Yes — Thelma earns a 80% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
June Squibb makes a rare and wonderful leading turn out of this scam-fueled action-comedy riff, playing the physical gags for real stakes so that the film's musings on aging and independence land with genuine warmth.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).
What is Thelma about?
Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on...
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Critic Reviews
Thelma Review: June Squibb Turns Aging Into an Action Hero Origin Story
★★★★☆
Josh Margolin's scam-fueled action-comedy gives June Squibb a rare starring turn — and she plays every stunt for real emotional stakes.
A crowd-pleaser with genuine heart.
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