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The Zone of Interest

Directed by Jonathan Glazer · 2023 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Zone of Interest worth watching?

The Zone of Interest (2023) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Zone of Interest?

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

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

93% Critic Score
78% Audience
94 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.3 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 45m
Cast
Christian Friedel , Sandra Hüller , Johann Karthaus , Luis Noah Witte , Nele Ahrensmeier , Lilli Falk , Anastazja Drobniak , Cecylia Pekala , Kalman Wilson , Medusa Knopf

Where to watch in the United States

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

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (93% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (94/100).
  • 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 drama, history, war pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is The Zone of Interest worth watching?

    Yes — The Zone of Interest earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    The Zone of Interest — Grand Prix at Cannes 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

    What is The Zone of Interest about?

    The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

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