Django Unchained Review (2012) — 83% Celluloid Score
Directed by Quentin Tarantino · 2012 ·
Django Unchained (2012) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- fuboTV
- YouTube TV
- Starz
Rent: Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Django Unchained by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Netflix, Catchplay |
| Japan | Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | fuboTV, YouTube TV, Starz |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.5/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, western pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is Django Unchained worth watching?
Yes — Django Unchained earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
IMDb Top 250 #50 (8.5/10) — Django Unchained remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Django Unchained about?
With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.
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Critic Reviews
Django Unchained (2012) Review
★★★★½
Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained (2012) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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