What is the Metascore for Dahomey?

Dahomey has a Metascore of 88 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Dahomey?

Dahomey is available on MUBI. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Dahomey streaming in?

Dahomey streams on MUBI in India; KlikFilm in Indonesia; MUBI in Japan; MUBI in Malaysia; MUBI in Pakistan; MUBI in South Korea; MUBI in Thailand; MUBI in Turkey; MUBI in the United Arab Emirates; MUBI in the United Kingdom; MUBI in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Dahomey Review (2024) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Mati Diop · 2024 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Dahomey (2024) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

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.

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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Runtime: 1h 8m
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

Official theatrical poster for Dahomey (2024)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

MUBI

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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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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 a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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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