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Dr. Strangelove

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · 1964 ·

Short answer

Is Dr. Strangelove worth watching?

Yes. Dr. Strangelove (1964) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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85% Editorial Rating
87% Audience snapshot · excluded
79 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · PG (Australia)
Cast
Peter Sellers , George C. Scott , Sterling Hayden , Keenan Wynn , Slim Pickens , Peter Bull , James Earl Jones , Tracy Reed , Jack Creley , Frank Berry
Language
English

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Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

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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 an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, war pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #84 (8.3/10) — Dr. Strangelove remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

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    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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    Dr. Strangelove: frequently asked questions

    Is Dr. Strangelove worth watching?

    Yes. Dr. Strangelove (1964) 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 Dr. Strangelove?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Dr. Strangelove?

    Dr. Strangelove runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

    What is Dr. Strangelove rated?

    Dr. Strangelove is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK and PG in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Dr. Strangelove?

    Dr. Strangelove is directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens.

    What is the Metascore for Dr. Strangelove?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Dr. Strangelove is 79 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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