Dunkirk Review (2017) — 86% Celluloid Score
Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2017 ·
Dunkirk (2017) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%).
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
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Dunkirk by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Catchplay |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Turkey | Prime Video, TV+, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (81%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (94/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 86% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded war, action, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Dunkirk worth watching?
Yes — Dunkirk earns a 86% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Nolan’s visceral evacuation thriller — Murphy’s shivering soldier is a haunting study of combat trauma amid the ticking-clock structure.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%).
What is Dunkirk about?
The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.
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Critic Reviews
Dunkirk (2017) Review
★★★★☆
Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk (2017) remains a defining War landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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