What is the Metascore for Psycho?

Psycho has a Metascore of 81 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Psycho streaming in?

Psycho streams on U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Psycho Review (1960) — 83% Celluloid Score

Item: Psycho
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · 1960 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Psycho (1960) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

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87% Editorial Rating

89% Audience snapshot · excluded

81 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 49m
Cast: Anthony Perkins , Janet Leigh , Vera Miles , John Gavin , Martin Balsam , John McIntire , Simon Oakland , Frank Albertson , Patricia Hitchcock , Vaughn Taylor
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Psycho (1960)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Wavve, TVING in South Korea. 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 Psycho by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
South Korea	Wavve, TVING

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded horror, thriller, mystery pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Psycho worth watching?

Yes — Psycho earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

IMDb Top 250 #37 (8.5/10) — Psycho remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Psycho about?

When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

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Critic Reviews

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Psycho (1960) Review

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) remains a defining Horror landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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