What is the Metascore for Bol?

Bol has a Metascore of 65 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Bol Review (2011) — 74% Celluloid Score

Directed by Shoaib Mansoor · 2011 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

Answer Summary

Bol (2011) earns a 74% 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.

74%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

80% Editorial Rating

86% Audience snapshot · excluded

65 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

8 IMDb /10

Runtime: 2h 45m
Cast: Mahira Khan , Humaima Malick , Atif Aslam , Shafqat Cheema , Irfan Khoosat , Khayyam Sarhadi , Manzar Sehbai , Iman Ali , Zaib Rehman , Amr Kashmiri
Country: Pakistan
Language: Urdu

Official theatrical poster for Bol (2011)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
IMDb users score it 8/10.
Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Bol worth watching?

Yes — Bol earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Mansoor’s multi-plot Karachi social drama remains one of Lollywood’s most discussed prestige films — essential viewing beside the KaraFilm generation.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Bol about?

The patriarch of a religious Muslim family refuses to accept his intersex child, tearing his family apart.

Critic Reviews

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Bol (2011) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Shoaib Mansoor's Bol (2011) remains a defining Drama landmark from Pakistan, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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