What is the Metascore for The Fabelmans?

The Fabelmans has a Metascore of 84 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Fabelmans?

The Fabelmans is available on Peacock. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Fabelmans streaming in?

The Fabelmans streams on SonyLIV in India; Prime Video in Japan; Netflix, TVING in South Korea; MUBI, TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; Peacock in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Drama TIFF 2022 · People's Choice Award

The Fabelmans

Directed by Steven Spielberg · 2022 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Fabelmans (2022) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%).

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.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating

84% Audience snapshot · excluded

84 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

7.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 31m
Cast: Michelle Williams , Paul Dano , Seth Rogen , Gabriel LaBelle , Mateo Zoryan Francis-DeFord , Keeley Karsten , Alina Brace , Julia Butters , Birdie Borria , Judd Hirsch
Streaming: Peacock
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Fabelmans (2022)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Peacock

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Where to watch The Fabelmans by country

Country	Streaming on
India	SonyLIV
Japan	Prime Video
South Korea	Netflix, TVING
Turkey	MUBI, TV+, HBO Max
United States	Peacock

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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Is The Fabelmans worth watching?

Yes — The Fabelmans earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

The Fabelmans — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2022. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%).

What is The Fabelmans about?

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

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