What is the Metascore for Joker?

Joker has a Metascore of 59 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Joker?

Joker is available on HBO Max. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Joker streaming in?

Joker streams on Disney+ Hotstar in India; Netflix, Catchplay, HBO Max in Indonesia; Hulu in Japan; Netflix, HBO Max in Malaysia; Netflix, HBO Max in Pakistan; Netflix, HBO Max in the Philippines; Netflix, HBO Max in Thailand; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; HBO Max in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Joker Review (2019) — 71% Celluloid Score

Directed by Todd Phillips · 2019 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Joker (2019) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (68%).

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.

71%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

68% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

59 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

8.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 2m
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix , Robert De Niro , Zazie Beetz , Frances Conroy , Brett Cullen , Shea Whigham , Bill Camp , Glenn Fleshler , Leigh Gill , Josh Pais
Streaming: HBO Max
Country: Canada
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Joker (2019)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Joker by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia	Netflix, Catchplay, HBO Max
Japan	Hulu
Malaysia	Netflix, HBO Max
Pakistan	Netflix, HBO Max
Philippines	Netflix, HBO Max
Thailand	Netflix, HBO Max
Turkey	TV+, HBO Max
United Kingdom	HBO Max, Sky Cinema
United States	HBO Max

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

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (68/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
IMDb users score it 8.4/10.
Celluloid Score 71% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Is Joker worth watching?

Yes — Joker earns a 71% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Joker — Golden Lion at Venice 2019. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (68%).

What is Joker about?

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

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Joker stills

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