# Casablanca (1943) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/casablanca-1943/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 87/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Michael Curtiz |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 102 min |

## Quick answer

Casablanca (1943) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #47 (8.5/10) — Casablanca remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Michael Curtiz.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #47 (8.5/10) — Casablanca remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.

## Cast

Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, S.Z. Sakall, Madeleine Lebeau, Dooley Wilson

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max
the United States: HBO Max
the United Kingdom: HBO Max, Sky Cinema
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Casablanca worth watching?**
Casablanca holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #47 (8.5/10) — Casablanca remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Casablanca about?**
In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.

**Who directed Casablanca?**
Casablanca (1943) was directed by Michael Curtiz.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Casablanca?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (87/100), Metascore (81/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Casablanca?**
Casablanca is streaming on HBO Max; on HBO Max in the United States; on HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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