# Cell 211 (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/cell-211-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 96/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Daniel Monzón |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama |
| Runtime | 113 min |
| Festival premiere | San Sebastián 2009 (Official Selection) |
| Major awards | 3 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Cell 211 (2009) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Monzón's claustrophobic thriller became Spain's Goya sweep and a masterclass in tension. Metascore 74/100. Directed by Daniel Monzón.

## Celluloid verdict

Monzón's claustrophobic thriller became Spain's Goya sweep and a masterclass in tension.

## Synopsis

A new prison guard trapped during a riot must pose as an inmate to survive among leaders negotiating with the government.

## Cast

Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann, Antonio Resines

## Accolades

Premiered at San Sebastián 2009, where it won the Official Selection.
- Won Best Film — Goya Awards 2010
- Won Best Director — Goya Awards 2010
- Won Best Adapted Screenplay — Goya Awards 2010

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix, AMC+, Sundance Now
the United States: Netflix, AMC+, Sundance Now
the United Kingdom: StudioCanal Presents

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Cell 211 worth watching?**
Cell 211 holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Monzón's claustrophobic thriller became Spain's Goya sweep and a masterclass in tension.

**What is Cell 211 about?**
A new prison guard trapped during a riot must pose as an inmate to survive among leaders negotiating with the government.

**Who directed Cell 211?**
Cell 211 (2009) was directed by Daniel Monzón.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Cell 211?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (96/100), Metascore (74/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (7.6/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Cell 211 win?**
Cell 211 won Best Film (Goya Awards 2010), Best Director (Goya Awards 2010), Best Adapted Screenplay (Goya Awards 2010).

**Where can I watch Cell 211?**
Cell 211 is streaming on Netflix, AMC+, Sundance Now; on Netflix, AMC+, Sundance Now in the United States; on StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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