What is the Metascore for A Separation?

A Separation has a Metascore of 95 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch A Separation?

A Separation is available on Hulu. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is A Separation streaming in?

A Separation streams on KlikFilm in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; Hulu in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

A Separation Review (2011) — 91% Celluloid Score

Directed by Asghar Farhadi · 2011 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

A Separation (2011) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

91%

Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

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99% Editorial Rating

92% Audience snapshot · excluded

95 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3

8.3 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 2h 3m
Cast: Leila Hatami , Payman Maadi , Sareh Bayat , Sarina Farhadi , Shahab Hosseini , Kimia Hosseini , Ali-Asghar Shahbazi , Babak Karimi , Merila Zarei , Shirin Yazdanbakhsh
Streaming: Hulu
Country: Iran
Language: Persian

Official theatrical poster for A Separation (2011)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Hulu

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch A Separation by country

Country	Streaming on
Indonesia	KlikFilm
Japan	U-NEXT
Turkey	TV+, HBO Max
United States	Hulu

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (99/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (95/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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Is A Separation worth watching?

Yes — A Separation earns a 91% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

Celluloid Verdict

A Separation — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2011. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%).

What is A Separation about?

A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.

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