Is Dr. Strangelove worth watching in the UK?

Dr. Strangelove (1964) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. It comes recommended overall. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.

What is the Metascore for Dr. Strangelove?

Dr. Strangelove has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

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Dr. Strangelove

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · 1964 · Last reviewed July 23, 2026

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Answer Summary

Dr. Strangelove (1964) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

85% Critic Score

87% Audience

79 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.3 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 35m
Cast: Peter Sellers , George C. Scott , Sterling Hayden , Keenan Wynn , Slim Pickens , Peter Bull , James Earl Jones , Tracy Reed , Jack Creley , Frank Berry

Official theatrical poster for Dr. Strangelove (1964)

Theatrical release

Where to watch in the United Kingdom

Not yet streaming in the United Kingdom — check local listings.

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (85%).
General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, war pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Dr. Strangelove worth watching?

Yes — Dr. Strangelove earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

IMDb Top 250 #84 (8.3/10) — Dr. Strangelove remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Dr. Strangelove about?

After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.