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Poor Things Review (2023) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · 2023 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Poor Things worth watching in the UK?

Poor Things (2023) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Poor Things?

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

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

92% Critic Score
80% Audience
88 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.8 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 21m
Cast
Emma Stone , Mark Ruffalo , Willem Dafoe , Ramy Youssef , Christopher Abbott , Suzy Bemba , Jerrod Carmichael , Kathryn Hunter , Vicki Pepperdine , Hanna Schygulla

Where to watch in the United Kingdom

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

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (92% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
  • Celluloid Score 83% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded science fiction, romance, comedy pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Poor Things worth watching?

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

    Critics Consensus

    Poor Things — Golden Lion at Venice 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

    What is Poor Things about?

    Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

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