Schindler's List Review (1993) — 90% Celluloid Score
Directed by Steven Spielberg · 1993 ·
Schindler's List (1993) earns a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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?
- Strong critic approval (92% positive).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
- IMDb users score it 9/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, history, war pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who dislike long runtimes
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Is Schindler's List worth watching?
Yes — Schindler's List earns a 90% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.
Critics Consensus
IMDb Top 250 #7 (9/10) — Schindler's List 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 Schindler's List about?
The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
Critic Reviews
Schindler's List (1993) Review
★★★★½
Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List (1993) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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