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Inglourious Basterds

Directed by Quentin Tarantino · 2009 ·

Short answer

Is Inglourious Basterds worth watching?

Yes. Inglourious Basterds (2009) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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89% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
69 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 33m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · A (India) · 17+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia)
Cast
Brad Pitt , Christoph Waltz , Mélanie Laurent , Eli Roth , Michael Fassbender , Diane Kruger , Daniel Brühl , Til Schweiger
Streaming
Prime Video, Hulu
Country
Germany
Language
English

Also known as बदनाम कमीने Bastardos sin gloria Malditos bastardos Bastardos Inglórios イングロリアス・バスターズ 바스터즈: 거친 녀석들 无耻混蛋 惡棍特工

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • Hulu

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 Inglourious Basterds by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia Prime Video
Japan U-NEXT
Malaysia Prime Video
Nigeria Prime Video
Philippines Prime Video
South Africa Prime Video
Thailand Prime Video
United Kingdom Prime Video, Sky Cinema
United States Prime Video, Hulu

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

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (69/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller, war pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Inglourious Basterds worth watching?

    Yes — Inglourious Basterds earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller, war pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Tarantino’s WWII revenge fantasia — Pitt’s Aldo Raine leads a pulp war epic stacked with indelible set pieces.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Inglourious Basterds about?

    In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Aldo Raine soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.

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    Inglourious Basterds: frequently asked questions

    Is Inglourious Basterds worth watching?

    Yes. Inglourious Basterds (2009) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, 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 Inglourious Basterds?

    In the United States, Inglourious Basterds streams on Prime Video, Hulu with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; Prime Video in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Inglourious Basterds?

    Inglourious Basterds runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).

    What is Inglourious Basterds rated?

    Inglourious Basterds is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, A in India, 17+ in Indonesia and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Inglourious Basterds?

    Inglourious Basterds is directed by Quentin Tarantino and stars Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Mélanie Laurent, Eli Roth, Michael Fassbender.

    What is the Metascore for Inglourious Basterds?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Inglourious Basterds is 69 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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