# The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-diving-bell-and-the-butterfly-2007/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Editorial Rating | 94/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 85% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 92/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Julian Schnabel |
| Genres | Drama, Biography |
| Runtime | 112 min |

## Quick answer

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Schnabel transforms paralysis into poetry through subjective camera and luminous empathy. Metascore 92/100. Directed by Julian Schnabel.

## Celluloid verdict

Schnabel transforms paralysis into poetry through subjective camera and luminous empathy.

## Synopsis

Editor Jean-Dominique Bauby dictates his memoir by blinking one eye after a stroke leaves him with locked-in syndrome.

## Cast

Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze

## Where to watch

Japan: U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly worth watching?**
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly holds a 88% Celluloid Score. Schnabel transforms paralysis into poetry through subjective camera and luminous empathy.

**What is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly about?**
Editor Jean-Dominique Bauby dictates his memoir by blinking one eye after a stroke leaves him with locked-in syndrome.

**Who directed The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?**
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) was directed by Julian Schnabel.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?**
88% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (94/100), Metascore (92/100), Letterboxd (4.2/5), and IMDb (8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?**
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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