Good Time Review (2017) — 81% Celluloid Score
Directed by Benny Safdie & Josh Safdie · 2017 ·
Good Time (2017) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (74%).
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 MUBI in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Good Time by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | TVING |
| Turkey | MUBI |
| United Kingdom | MUBI |
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 (74%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
- Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, thriller, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Good Time worth watching?
Yes — Good Time earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
The Safdies’ neon panic heist — Pattinson’s Connie Nikas is a career-redefining grindhouse lead.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (74%).
What is Good Time about?
After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.
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