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Dahomey Review (2024) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Mati Diop · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Dahomey worth watching?

Yes. Dahomey (2024) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%). See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

97% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
88 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 8m
Age rating
PG (UK) · G (Australia) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Lucrèce Hougbelo , Parfait Vaiayinon , Didier Sedoha Nassangade , Sabine Badjogoumin , Dowoti Desir , Micheline Ayinon , Bicarel Gnikpo , Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou , Carlos Ounsougan , Saturnin Olou
Streaming
MUBI
Country
France
Language
French

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Where to watch

  • MUBI

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Dahomey by country

Country Streaming on
India MUBI
Indonesia KlikFilm
Japan MUBI
Malaysia MUBI
Pakistan MUBI
South Korea MUBI
Thailand MUBI
Turkey MUBI
United Arab Emirates MUBI
United Kingdom MUBI
United States MUBI

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
  • Celluloid Score 82% 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 documentary pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Dahomey worth watching?

    Yes — Dahomey earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Dahomey — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2024. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

    What is Dahomey about?

    Thousands of royal artifacts of Dahomey, a West African kingdom, were taken by French colonists in the 19th century for collection and display in Paris. Centuries later, a fraction returned to their home in modern-day Benin. This dramatized documentary follows the journey of 26 of the treasures as told by cultural art historians, embattled university students, and one of the repatriated statues himself.

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    Dahomey: frequently asked questions

    Is Dahomey worth watching?

    Yes. Dahomey (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, 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 Dahomey?

    In the United States, Dahomey streams on MUBI with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: MUBI in India; KlikFilm in Indonesia; MUBI in Japan; MUBI in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Dahomey?

    Dahomey runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

    What is Dahomey rated?

    Dahomey is rated PG in the UK, G in Australia 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 Dahomey?

    Dahomey is directed by Mati Diop and stars Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade, Sabine Badjogoumin, Dowoti Desir.

    What is the Metascore for Dahomey?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Dahomey is 88 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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