# Uncut Gems (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/uncut-gems-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 76% |
| Metascore | 91/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Benny Safdie & Josh Safdie & Martin Scorsese |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller, Crime |
| Runtime | 136 min |

## Quick answer

Uncut Gems (2019) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Safdies turned Sandler into a panic-attack leading man — still his most acclaimed dramatic role. Critics and audiences diverge (92% critic vs 76% audience). Metascore 91/100. Directed by Benny Safdie & Josh Safdie & Martin Scorsese.

## Critics consensus

The Safdies turned Sandler into a panic-attack leading man — still his most acclaimed dramatic role.

## Synopsis

A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

## Cast

Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, LaKeith Stanfield, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Eric Bogosian, Judd Hirsch, Keith William Richards

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: Netflix
Indonesia: Netflix
India: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Uncut Gems worth watching?**
Uncut Gems holds a 82% Celluloid Score. The Safdies turned Sandler into a panic-attack leading man — still his most acclaimed dramatic role.

**What is Uncut Gems about?**
A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

**Who directed Uncut Gems?**
Uncut Gems (2019) was directed by Benny Safdie & Josh Safdie & Martin Scorsese.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Uncut Gems?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 92%, audience 76%, Metascore 91/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

**Where can I watch Uncut Gems?**
Uncut Gems is on Netflix in the United Kingdom; on Netflix in Indonesia; on Netflix in India. Availability varies by region.

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