# Amadeus (1984) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/amadeus-1984/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Miloš Forman |
| Genres | Drama, History, Music |
| Runtime | 160 min |

## Quick answer

Amadeus (1984) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #77 (8.4/10) — Amadeus remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Miloš Forman.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #77 (8.4/10) — Amadeus remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

## Cast

F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy Dotrice, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kay, Kenny Baker, Lisbeth Bartlett

## Where to watch

Global: The Criterion Channel
the United States: The Criterion Channel
Japan: U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is Amadeus worth watching?**
Amadeus holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #77 (8.4/10) — Amadeus remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Amadeus about?**
Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

**Who directed Amadeus?**
Amadeus (1984) was directed by Miloš Forman.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Amadeus?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (86/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Amadeus?**
Amadeus is streaming on The Criterion Channel; on The Criterion Channel in the United States; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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