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Challengers Review (2024) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Luca Guadagnino · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Challengers worth watching?

Yes. Challengers (2024) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

93% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 12m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · A (India) · 17+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia)
Cast
Zendaya , Mike Faist , Josh O’Connor , Darnell Appling , Bryan Doo , Shane T Harris , Nada Despotovich , Joan Mcshane
Streaming
Paramount+
Country
Italy
Language
English

Also known as Desafiantes Rivales Challengers - Rivalen Rivais チャレンジャーズ 챌린저스 挑战者 挑戰者

Where to watch

  • Paramount+

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 Challengers by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
Turkey MUBI, TV+, HBO Max
United Kingdom MUBI
United States Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Challengers worth watching?

    Yes — Challengers earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Luca Guadagnino’s sweaty tennis triangle — Zendaya’s Tashi Duncan is a career-best star turn of control and desire.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Challengers about?

    Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

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    Challengers: frequently asked questions

    Is Challengers worth watching?

    Yes. Challengers (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, 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 Challengers?

    In the United States, Challengers streams on Paramount+ 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; MUBI, TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; MUBI in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Challengers?

    Challengers runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

    What is Challengers rated?

    Challengers is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, 17+ in Indonesia and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Challengers?

    Challengers is directed by Luca Guadagnino and stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O’Connor, Darnell Appling, Bryan Doo.

    What is the Metascore for Challengers?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Challengers is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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