What is the Metascore for Silver Linings Playbook?

Silver Linings Playbook has a Metascore of 81 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Silver Linings Playbook?

Silver Linings Playbook is available on YouTube TV, Starz. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Silver Linings Playbook streaming in?

Silver Linings Playbook streams on Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in India; U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Wavve in South Korea; YouTube TV, Starz in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Silver Linings Playbook

Directed by David O. Russell · 2012 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Silver Linings Playbook (2012) earns a 81% 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.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating

86% Audience snapshot · excluded

81 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.7 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 2m
Cast: Bradley Cooper , Jennifer Lawrence , Robert De Niro , Jacki Weaver , Anupam Kher , Chris Tucker , Julia Stiles , Shea Whigham , John Ortiz , Paul Herman
Streaming: YouTube TV, Starz
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

YouTube TV
Starz

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Where to watch Silver Linings Playbook by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
Japan	U-NEXT
Malaysia	Lionsgate Play
South Korea	Wavve
United States	YouTube TV, Starz

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

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, comedy, romance pick

Not ideal for

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Is Silver Linings Playbook worth watching?

Yes — Silver Linings Playbook earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Silver Linings Playbook — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2012. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Silver Linings Playbook about?

After losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife, but his father would be happy if he shared his obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when he meets Tiffany Maxwell who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he will do something very important for her in exchange.

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