Roma (2018) Review: A Mexican Classic

Is Roma worth watching?

Yes — Roma remains one of the most celebrated films from Mexico, with a 96/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 96/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 65% Audience Snapshot, 96 Metascore, 4.2 on Letterboxd, and 7.7 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Mexico” list.

What is Roma about?

A domestic worker for a middle-class Mexico City family navigates personal crisis amid the political turbulence of the early 1970s. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the film stars Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autrey, and remains a reference point for Drama filmmaking from Mexico.

Should you watch Roma?

Yes, without hesitation — Roma rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 135 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Cuarón’s black-and-white memory piece won Oscars and turned Netflix toward auteur cinema.

Where can I watch Roma?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Roma (2018) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt6155172) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Mexico on CelluloidScore.com.