What is the Metascore for Dr. Strangelove?

Dr. Strangelove has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Dr. Strangelove?

Streaming availability for Dr. Strangelove varies by region — currently on U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

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Dr. Strangelove

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · 1964 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Dr. Strangelove (1964) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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

85% Editorial Rating

87% Audience snapshot · excluded

79 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 35m
Cast: Peter Sellers , George C. Scott , Sterling Hayden , Keenan Wynn , Slim Pickens , Peter Bull , James Earl Jones , Tracy Reed , Jack Creley , Frank Berry
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Dr. Strangelove (1964)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, war pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Dr. Strangelove worth watching?

Yes — Dr. Strangelove earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

IMDb Top 250 #84 (8.3/10) — Dr. Strangelove 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 Dr. Strangelove about?

After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.

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