What is the Metascore for Poor Things?

Poor Things has a Metascore of 88 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Poor Things?

Poor Things is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Poor Things streaming in?

Poor Things streams on Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in South Korea; Disney+ in Thailand; Disney+ in Turkey; Disney+ in the United Kingdom; Netflix in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Poor Things Review (2023) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · 2023 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Poor Things (2023) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

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.

84%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating

80% Audience snapshot · excluded

88 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 21m
Cast: Emma Stone , Mark Ruffalo , Willem Dafoe , Ramy Youssef , Christopher Abbott , Suzy Bemba , Jerrod Carmichael , Kathryn Hunter , Vicki Pepperdine , Hanna Schygulla
Streaming: Netflix
Country: Ireland
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Poor Things (2023)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Netflix

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Where to watch Poor Things by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Disney+
South Korea	Disney+
Thailand	Disney+
Turkey	Disney+
United Kingdom	Disney+
United States	Netflix

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded science fiction, romance, comedy pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Poor Things worth watching?

Yes — Poor Things earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Poor Things — Golden Lion at Venice 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

What is Poor Things about?

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

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