All the Beauty and the Bloodshed Review (2022) — 84% Celluloid Score
Directed by Laura Poitras · 2022 ·
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).
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.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- HBO Max
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Where to watch All the Beauty and the Bloodshed by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | HBO Max |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
- Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick
Not ideal for
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Is All the Beauty and the Bloodshed worth watching?
Yes — All the Beauty and the Bloodshed earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed — Golden Lion at Venice 2022. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).
What is All the Beauty and the Bloodshed about?
The life of internationally renowned artist and activist Nan Goldin is told through her slideshows, intimate interviews, ground-breaking photography, and rare footage of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the overdose crisis.
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