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Fight Club Review (1999) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by David Fincher · 1999 ·

Short answer

Is Fight Club worth watching?

Yes. Fight Club (1999) earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

96% Editorial Rating
96% Audience snapshot · excluded
66 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
8.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 19m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · A (India) · 13+ (Indonesia) · R 18+ (Australia)
Cast
Brad Pitt , Edward Norton , Helena Bonham Carter , Meat Loaf , Jared Leto , Zach Grenier , Holt McCallany , Eion Bailey
Country
Germany
Language
English

Also known as फाइट क्लब El Club de la Pelea El club de la lucha Clube da Luta ファイト・クラブ 파이트 클럽 搏击俱乐部 鬥陣俱樂部

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Netflix, Prime Video, 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

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Fight Club by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix
Japan Netflix, Disney+, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix, Disney+, Wavve
Thailand Netflix, Disney+
Turkey Netflix, Disney+, TV+, HBO Max
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Sky Cinema

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (96%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (66/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.8/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Fight Club worth watching?

    Yes — Fight Club earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Fincher’s anarchic masterpiece remains a cultural lightning rod — Pitt and Norton as twin poles of late-’90s male rage.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Fight Club about?

    A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Fight Club

    Fight Club (1999) Review: Satire With Bruised Knuckles

    Fight Club is David Fincher's savage, darkly funny satire of consumer life and male rage, and more than two decades on it remains as sharp as it is misunderstood.

    Yes. It is one of the defining American films of its era, best for adults who enjoy dark satire and can watch its violent swagger with a critical eye.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Fight Club: frequently asked questions

    Is Fight Club worth watching?

    Yes. Fight Club (1999) has a Celluloid Score of 84%, 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 Fight Club?

    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: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix, Disney+, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Fight Club?

    Fight Club runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

    What is Fight Club rated?

    Fight Club is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, A in India, 13+ in Indonesia and R 18+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Fight Club?

    Fight Club is directed by David Fincher and stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf, Jared Leto.

    What is the Metascore for Fight Club?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Fight Club is 66 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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