What is the Metascore for Rosetta?

Rosetta has a Metascore of 86 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Rosetta?

Rosetta is available on HBO Max, The Criterion Channel. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Rosetta streaming in?

Rosetta streams on U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max, The Criterion Channel in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Rosetta Review (1999) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne · 1999 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Rosetta (1999) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

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.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating

78% Audience snapshot · excluded

86 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

7.4 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 35m
Cast: Émilie Dequenne , Olivier Gourmet , Fabrizio Rongione , Anne Yernaux , Bernard Marbaix , Frédéric Bodson , Florian Delain , Christiane Dorval , Mireille Bailly , Thomas Gollas
Streaming: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel
Country: Belgium
Language: French

Official theatrical poster for Rosetta (1999)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

HBO Max
The Criterion Channel

Where to watch Rosetta by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
United States	HBO Max, The Criterion Channel

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

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Rosetta worth watching?

Yes — Rosetta earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Rosetta — Palme d'Or at Cannes 1999. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

What is Rosetta about?

Young, impulsive Rosetta lives a hard and stressful life as she struggles to support herself and her alcoholic mother. Refusing all charity, she is desperate to maintain a dignified job.

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