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Dheepan Review (2015) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Jacques Audiard · 2015 ·

Short answer

Is Dheepan worth watching?

Yes. Dheepan (2015) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (74%). See the 4 inputs.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating
74% Audience snapshot · excluded
76 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · 18 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Antonythasan Jesuthasan , Kalieaswari Srinivasan , Claudine Vinasithamby , Vincent Rottiers , Marc Zinga , Faouzi Bensaïdi , Bass Dhem , Franck Falise , Joséphine de Meaux , Jean-Baptiste Pouilloux
Streaming
AMC+, Sundance Now
Country
France
Language
French

Also known as Dämonen und Wunder Dheepan: O Refúgio ディーパンの闘い 디판 流浪的迪潘 流離者之歌 Dheepan - Una nuova vita

Where to watch

  • AMC+
  • Sundance Now

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

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

Where to watch Dheepan by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Japan U-NEXT
Pakistan Netflix
United Kingdom StudioCanal Presents, Sundance Now
United States AMC+, Sundance Now

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (76/100).
  • Celluloid Score 77% 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 crime, drama pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Dheepan worth watching?

    Yes — Dheepan earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Dheepan — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2015. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (74%).

    What is Dheepan about?

    Three war-torn strangers posing as a family flee Sri Lanka’s civil war to start over in a troubled Paris suburb, but their past traumas resurface as they struggle to survive in their new environment.

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    Dheepan: frequently asked questions

    Is Dheepan worth watching?

    Yes. Dheepan (2015) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, 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 Dheepan?

    In the United States, Dheepan streams on AMC+, Sundance Now 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: Netflix in India; U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Pakistan; StudioCanal Presents, Sundance Now in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Dheepan?

    Dheepan runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

    What is Dheepan rated?

    Dheepan is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, 18 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Dheepan?

    Dheepan is directed by Jacques Audiard and stars Antonythasan Jesuthasan, Kalieaswari Srinivasan, Claudine Vinasithamby, Vincent Rottiers, Marc Zinga.

    What is the Metascore for Dheepan?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Dheepan is 76 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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