What is the Metascore for Casablanca?

Casablanca has a Metascore of 81 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Casablanca?

Casablanca is available on HBO Max. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Casablanca streaming in?

Casablanca streams on HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; HBO Max in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Drama Romance Editor's Pick

Casablanca Review (1943) — 83% Celluloid Score

Item: Casablanca
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Michael Curtiz · 1943 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Casablanca (1943) 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

87% Editorial Rating

89% Audience snapshot · excluded

81 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 42m
Cast: Humphrey Bogart , Ingrid Bergman , Paul Henreid , Claude Rains , Conrad Veidt , Sydney Greenstreet , Peter Lorre , S.Z. Sakall , Madeleine Lebeau , Dooley Wilson
Streaming: HBO Max
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Casablanca (1943)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Where to watch Casablanca by country

Country	Streaming on
United Kingdom	HBO Max, Sky Cinema
United States	HBO Max

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Casablanca worth watching?

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

Celluloid Verdict

IMDb Top 250 #47 (8.5/10) — Casablanca 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 Casablanca about?

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

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Critic Reviews

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Casablanca (1943) Review

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Michael Curtiz's Casablanca (1943) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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