# House of Cards (2013–2018) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/house-of-cards/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Beau Willimon |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 6 (73 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

House of Cards (2013–2018) is a Drama series created by Beau Willimon, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (84%), audience ratings (82%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 6 seasons.

## Critics consensus

The series that proved Netflix could do prestige politics — Spacey’s Underwood era still defines early streaming ambition (and later controversy).

## Synopsis

Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

## Cast

Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Constance Zimmer, Patricia Clarkson, Derek Cecil, Boris McGiver, Lars Mikkelsen, Cody Fern, Diane Lane, Greg Kinnear

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is House of Cards worth watching?**
Yes — House of Cards earns a 80% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 84%, audience 82%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8/10, and fan 80%. The series that proved Netflix could do prestige politics — Spacey’s Underwood era still defines early streaming ambition (and later controversy).

**Why is House of Cards so highly rated?**
House of Cards scores 80% because all five independent sources agree: critics 84%, audiences 82%, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8/10 and fan ratings 80%. The series that proved Netflix could do prestige politics — Spacey’s Underwood era still defines early streaming ambition (and later controversy). See the full breakdown on the House of Cards series page.

**Is House of Cards on Prime Video?**
No — House of Cards is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is House of Cards on Netflix?**
Yes — House of Cards is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did House of Cards come out?**
House of Cards first aired in 2013 and ran through 2018 (2013–2018). Created by Beau Willimon; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of House of Cards are there?**
House of Cards has 6 seasons across 73 episodes (2013–2018). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch House of Cards?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, House of Cards’s 73 episodes take roughly 55 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch House of Cards?**
House of Cards streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of House of Cards?**
House of Cards stars Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Constance Zimmer, Patricia Clarkson, Derek Cecil, and others. Created by Beau Willimon.

**How many episodes are in House of Cards?**
House of Cards has 73 episodes across 6 seasons (2013–2018).

**What is House of Cards about?**
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

**Who created House of Cards?**
House of Cards was created by Beau Willimon. It is a drama series from United States, primarily in English.

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