# Vanilla Sky (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/vanilla-sky-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 58% |
| Critic Score | 42% |
| Audience Score | 72% |
| Metascore | 45/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Cameron Crowe |
| Genres | Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 136 min |

## Quick answer

Vanilla Sky (2001) earns a 58% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Crowe’s remake of Open Your Eyes — Cruise in a dream-reality spiral with Cameron Diaz and Penélope Cruz. Critics and audiences diverge (42% critic vs 72% audience). Metascore 45/100. Directed by Cameron Crowe.

## Critics consensus

Crowe’s remake of Open Your Eyes — Cruise in a dream-reality spiral with Cameron Diaz and Penélope Cruz.

## Synopsis

David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell, Jason Lee, Noah Taylor, Timothy Spall, Tilda Swinton, Michael Shannon, Delaina Mitchell

## Common questions

**Is Vanilla Sky worth watching?**
Vanilla Sky holds a 58% Celluloid Score. Crowe’s remake of Open Your Eyes — Cruise in a dream-reality spiral with Cameron Diaz and Penélope Cruz.

**What is Vanilla Sky about?**
David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.

**Who directed Vanilla Sky?**
Vanilla Sky (2001) was directed by Cameron Crowe.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Vanilla Sky?**
58% — the average of five public sources: critics 42%, audience 72%, Metascore 45/100, Letterboxd 3.2/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch Vanilla Sky?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Vanilla Sky page for current options.

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