What is the Metascore for Amadeus?

Amadeus has a Metascore of 80 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Amadeus?

Amadeus is available on The Criterion Channel. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Amadeus streaming in?

Amadeus streams on U-NEXT in Japan; The Criterion Channel in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Amadeus

Directed by Miloš Forman · 1984 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Amadeus (1984) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

80 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 40m
Cast: F. Murray Abraham , Tom Hulce , Elizabeth Berridge , Simon Callow , Roy Dotrice , Christine Ebersole , Jeffrey Jones , Charles Kay , Kenny Baker , Lisbeth Bartlett
Streaming: The Criterion Channel
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Amadeus (1984)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

The Criterion Channel

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Where to watch Amadeus by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
United States	The Criterion Channel

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, history, music pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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Is Amadeus worth watching?

Yes — Amadeus earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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