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Eternity and a Day Review (1998) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Theo Angelopoulos · 1998 ·

Answer Summary: Is Eternity and a Day worth watching?

Eternity and a Day (1998) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Eternity and a Day?

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.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

94% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
86 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.9 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 13m
Cast
Bruno Ganz , Fabrizio Bentivoglio , Isabelle Renauld , Achileas Skevis , Alexandra Ladikou , Despina Bebedelli , Eleni Gerasimidou , Iris Chatziantoniou , Nikos Kouros , Alekos Oudinotis
Country
France
Language
English

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Wavve in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Eternity and a Day worth watching?

    Yes — Eternity and a Day earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Eternity and a Day — Palme d'Or at Cannes 1998. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Eternity and a Day about?

    Famous writer Alexander contracts a terminal illness. He receives a letter from his wife describing a summer day 30 years ago, and leaves his seaside home to remember his past. This journey will allow him to wander between the past and the present, and encounter unexpected people, allowing him to collect unforgettable memories in the final moments of his life.

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