# Sunset Boulevard (1950) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/sunset-boulevard-1950/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Billy Wilder |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 110 min |

## Quick answer

Sunset Boulevard (1950) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #64 (8.4/10) — Sunset Boulevard remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Billy Wilder.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #64 (8.4/10) — Sunset Boulevard remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

## Cast

William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark, Lloyd Gough, Jack Webb, Franklyn Farnum, Larry J. Blake, Charles Dayton

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, Kanopy
the United States: fuboTV, Kanopy
Japan: Prime Video, U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is Sunset Boulevard worth watching?**
Sunset Boulevard holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #64 (8.4/10) — Sunset Boulevard remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Sunset Boulevard about?**
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

**Who directed Sunset Boulevard?**
Sunset Boulevard (1950) was directed by Billy Wilder.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Sunset Boulevard?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (86/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Sunset Boulevard?**
Sunset Boulevard is streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy; on fuboTV, Kanopy in the United States; on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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