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Casablanca Review (1943) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Michael Curtiz · 1943 ·

Short answer

Is Casablanca worth watching?

Yes. Casablanca (1943) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

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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Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Age rating
PG (US) · U (UK) · PG (Australia) · PG (Canada) · 12 (South Korea)
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
Language
English

Also known as カサブランカ 카사블랑카 卡萨布兰卡 北非諜影 Kazablanka คาซาบลังก้า Chuyện Tình Thế Chiến كازبلانكا

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Casablanca by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom HBO Max
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 an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    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

    Short review 4 min read English Casablanca

    Casablanca (1943) Review: Wartime Romance, Still Unbeaten

    Casablanca is Michael Curtiz's Second World War romance about a cynical club owner and the lover who walks back into his life, and it still plays beautifully.

    Yes. It remains one of the most entertaining and quotable Hollywood films ever made, ideal for first-timers to classic cinema as well as anyone overdue a rewatch.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Casablanca: frequently asked questions

    Is Casablanca worth watching?

    Yes. Casablanca (1943) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Casablanca?

    In the United States, Casablanca streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Casablanca?

    Casablanca runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

    What is Casablanca rated?

    Casablanca is rated PG in the United States, U in the UK, PG in Australia, PG in Canada and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Casablanca?

    Casablanca is directed by Michael Curtiz and stars Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt.

    What is the Metascore for Casablanca?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Casablanca is 81 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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