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Titanic

Directed by James Cameron · 1997 ·

Short answer

Is Titanic worth watching?

Yes. Titanic (1997) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (69%). See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating
69% Audience snapshot · excluded
75 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
3h 14m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · PG (Canada) · NC16 (Singapore)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Kate Winslet , Billy Zane
Streaming
Paramount+, YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as टाइटैनिक タイタニック 타이타닉 泰坦尼克号 鐵達尼號 Titanik ไททานิค تيتانيك

🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Picture, Critics' Choice 1998

Where to watch

  • Paramount+
  • YouTube TV

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Where to watch Titanic by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia Disney+
Japan Disney+, Hulu
Malaysia Disney+
South Korea Disney+
Thailand Disney+
Turkey Disney+
United Kingdom Disney+
United States Paramount+, YouTube TV

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (69%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who dislike long runtimes

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Is Titanic worth watching?

Yes — Titanic earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick, but viewers who dislike long runtimes may want to skip it. Read our full review (4.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

Cameron's romantic disaster epic dominated the box office and Oscars with spectacle and tears in equal measure.

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Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (69%).

What is Titanic about?

A wealthy passenger and a poor artist fall in love aboard the doomed RMS Titanic, whose maiden voyage ends in one of history's deadliest peacetime maritime disasters.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Titanic

Titanic (1997) Review: The Epic That Earns Its Tears

Titanic is James Cameron's colossal romantic disaster epic, pairing Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet with a staggering recreation of the doomed ocean liner.

Yes. It is old-fashioned Hollywood spectacle at its most sweeping and emotional; ideal for anyone ready for a three-hour romance with a devastating second half.

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Titanic: frequently asked questions

Is Titanic worth watching?

Yes. Titanic (1997) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Titanic?

In the United States, Titanic streams on Paramount+, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+, Hulu in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Titanic?

Titanic runs 3 hours 14 minutes (194 minutes).

What is Titanic rated?

Titanic is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, PG in Canada and NC16 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Titanic?

Titanic is directed by James Cameron and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane.

What is the Metascore for Titanic?

Metacritic's Metascore for Titanic is 75 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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