What is the Metascore for Synonyms?

Synonyms has a Metascore of 80 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Synonyms Review (2019) — 75% Celluloid Score

Directed by Nadav Lapid · 2019 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

Answer Summary

Synonyms (2019) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (60%).

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.

75%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating

60% Audience snapshot · excluded

80 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3

6.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 3m
Cast: Tom Mercier , Quentin Dolmaire , Louise Chevillotte , Uria Hayik , Olivier Loustau , Yehuda Almagor , Léa Drucker , Gaya von Schwarze , Gal Amitai , Idan Ashkenazi
Country: Germany
Language: French

Official theatrical poster for Synonyms (2019)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (60%).
Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Synonyms worth watching?

Yes — Synonyms earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Synonyms — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2019. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (60%).

What is Synonyms about?

A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.

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