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Holy Motors

Directed by Leos Carax · 2012 ·

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Is Holy Motors worth watching?

Yes. Holy Motors (2012) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%). See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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92% Editorial Rating
70% Audience snapshot · excluded
84 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 56m
Age rating
NR (US) · MA15+ (Australia) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
Denis Lavant , Édith Scob , Eva Mendes , Kylie Minogue , Élise Lhomeau , Jeanne Disson , Michel Piccoli , Leos Carax , Nastya Golubeva Carax , Reda Oumouzoune
Streaming
Sundance Now
Country
Germany
Language
French

Also known as ホーリー・モーターズ 홀리 모터스 神圣车行 花都魅影 Kutsal Motorlar วันพิลึกของนายพิลั่น Phân Thân

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  • Sundance Now

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Where to watch Holy Motors by country

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, fantasy pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Holy Motors worth watching?

    Yes — Holy Motors earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, fantasy pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Holy Motors — Cannes 2012 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

    What is Holy Motors about?

    We follow 24 hours in the life of a being moving from life to life like a cold and solitary assassin moving from hit to hit. In each of these interwoven lives, the being possesses an entirely distinct identity: sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes youthful, sometimes old. By turns murderer, beggar, company chairman, monstrous creature, worker, family man.

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    Holy Motors: frequently asked questions

    Is Holy Motors worth watching?

    Yes. Holy Motors (2012) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, 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 Holy Motors?

    In the United States, Holy Motors streams on Sundance Now with a subscription, and you can rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home or buy it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Holy Motors?

    Holy Motors runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

    What is Holy Motors rated?

    Holy Motors is rated NR in the United States, MA15+ in Australia and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Holy Motors?

    Holy Motors is directed by Leos Carax and stars Denis Lavant, Édith Scob, Eva Mendes, Kylie Minogue, Élise Lhomeau.

    What is the Metascore for Holy Motors?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Holy Motors is 84 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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