La La Land Review (2016) — 86% Celluloid Score
Directed by Damien Chazelle · 2016 ·
Is La La Land worth watching?
Yes. La La Land (2016) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (91%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%). See the 4 inputs.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Netflix in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
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 La La Land by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Lionsgate Play |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Turkey | MUBI, TV+ |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (81%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (94/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, romance pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is La La Land worth watching?
Yes — La La Land earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, romance pick.
Celluloid verdict
Chazelle’s modern musical — Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in a bittersweet hymn to ambition and Los Angeles light.
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Critics (91%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (81%).
What is La La Land about?
Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.
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La La Land: frequently asked questions
Is La La Land worth watching?
Yes. La La Land (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, 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 La La Land?
In the United States 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 in India; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is La La Land?
La La Land runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
What is La La Land rated?
La La Land is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, A in India, M in Australia and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in La La Land?
La La Land is directed by Damien Chazelle and stars Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt, Finn Wittrock.
What is the Metascore for La La Land?
Metacritic's Metascore for La La Land is 94 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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