Leo
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj · 2023 ·
Leo (2023) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (78%).
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
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 (78%).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
- Celluloid Score 75% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime, thriller pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
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Is Leo worth watching?
Yes — Leo earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s stylish crime thriller gives Thalapathy Vijay a dual-identity mass role inside the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (78%).
What is Leo about?
Parthiban, a cafe owner, lives with his family in Himachal Pradesh. Things take an absurd turn for him when he gets in the way of a drug cartel.
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