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Scream

Directed by Tyler Gillett & Matt Bettinelli-Olpin · 2022 ·

Short answer

Is Scream worth watching?

Yes. Scream (2022) earns a 66% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (76%). See the 4 inputs.

66%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

76% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
60 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
6.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · P13 (Malaysia)
Cast
Jenna Ortega , Melissa Barrera , Mason Gooding , Jasmin Savoy Brown , Jack Quaid , Mikey Madison , Courteney Cox , David Arquette
Streaming
Paramount+
Language
English

Also known as स्क्रीम Scream (Grita) Pânico スクリーム 스크림 惊声尖叫5 驚聲尖叫 Çığlık

Where to watch

  • Paramount+

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 Scream by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Indonesia Prime Video, Catchplay
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Prime Video
Philippines Prime Video
Thailand Prime Video
Turkey TV+
United Kingdom Paramount+
United States Paramount+

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

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (76/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Celluloid Score 66% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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 Scream worth watching?

Yes — Scream earns a 66% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

A meta legacy sequel that hands the scream-queen torch to Jenna Ortega without losing the franchise’s self-aware bite.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (76%).

What is Scream about?

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.

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Scream: frequently asked questions

Is Scream worth watching?

Yes. Scream (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 66%, 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 Scream?

In the United States, Scream streams on Paramount+ with a subscription, and 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; Prime Video, Catchplay in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Scream?

Scream runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

What is Scream rated?

Scream is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 14A in Canada and P13 in Malaysia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Scream?

Scream is directed by Tyler Gillett & Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and stars Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Quaid.

What is the Metascore for Scream?

Metacritic's Metascore for Scream is 60 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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