What is the Metascore for American Fiction?

American Fiction has a Metascore of 83 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is American Fiction streaming in?

American Fiction streams on MGM+ in India; HBO Max in Turkey; MUBI, MGM+ in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

American Fiction

Directed by Cord Jefferson · 2023 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

American Fiction (2023) earns a 82% 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.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

93% Editorial Rating

90% Audience snapshot · excluded

83 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

7.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 57m
Cast: Jeffrey Wright , John Ortiz , Erika Alexander , Leslie Uggams , Sterling K. Brown , Skyler Wright , John Ales , Patrick Fischler , Carmen Cusack , Joseph Marrella
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for American Fiction (2023)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on MUBI, MGM+ in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch American Fiction by country

Country	Streaming on
India	MGM+
Turkey	HBO Max
United Kingdom	MUBI, MGM+

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick

Not ideal for

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Is American Fiction worth watching?

Yes — American Fiction earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

American Fiction — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is American Fiction about?

A novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.

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