# Gomorrah (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/gomorrah-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Editorial Rating | 92/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 85% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 87/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Matteo Garrone |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 137 min |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Gomorrah (2008) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Garrone's neorealist crime epic strips romanticism from the mafia genre with brutal clarity. Metascore 87/100. Directed by Matteo Garrone.

## Celluloid verdict

Garrone's neorealist crime epic strips romanticism from the mafia genre with brutal clarity.

## Synopsis

Five interwoven stories expose the Camorra's grip on Naples through teenagers, tailors, waste dumpers, and hitmen living inside organized crime.

## Cast

Salvatore Abruzzese, Marco Macor, Aniello Arena

## Accolades

- Won Best Film — David di Donatello 2009

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video, The Criterion Channel
the United States: Prime Video, The Criterion Channel
South Korea: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Gomorrah worth watching?**
Gomorrah holds a 85% Celluloid Score. Garrone's neorealist crime epic strips romanticism from the mafia genre with brutal clarity.

**What is Gomorrah about?**
Five interwoven stories expose the Camorra's grip on Naples through teenagers, tailors, waste dumpers, and hitmen living inside organized crime.

**Who directed Gomorrah?**
Gomorrah (2008) was directed by Matteo Garrone.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Gomorrah?**
85% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (92/100), Metascore (87/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (7.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Gomorrah win?**
Gomorrah won Best Film (David di Donatello 2009).

**Where can I watch Gomorrah?**
Gomorrah is streaming on Prime Video, The Criterion Channel; on Prime Video, The Criterion Channel in the United States. Availability varies by region.

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