What is the Metascore for Fire at Sea?

Fire at Sea has a Metascore of 87 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Fire at Sea?

Streaming availability for Fire at Sea varies by region — currently on MUBI in Turkey. Check local listings for your region.

What countries is Fire at Sea streaming in?

Fire at Sea streams on U-NEXT in Japan; MUBI in Turkey. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Fire at Sea Review (2016) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Gianfranco Rosi · 2016 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Fire at Sea (2016) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

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.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

96% Editorial Rating

78% Audience snapshot · excluded

87 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

6.9 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 54m
Cast: Samuele Pucillo , Mattias Cucina , Samuele Caruana , Pietro Bartolo , Giuseppe Fragapane , Francesco Paterna , Francesco Mannino , Maria Signorello
Country: France
Language: Italian

Official theatrical poster for Fire at Sea (2016)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on MUBI in Turkey. 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 Fire at Sea by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
Turkey	MUBI

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Fire at Sea worth watching?

Yes — Fire at Sea earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Fire at Sea — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2016. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

What is Fire at Sea about?

Capturing life on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a frontline in the European migrant crisis.

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