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The Great Gatsby

Directed by Baz Luhrmann · 2013 ·

Short answer

Is The Great Gatsby worth watching?

Yes. The Great Gatsby (2013) earns a 60% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (67%) responded more warmly than critics (48%). See the 4 inputs.

60%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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48% Editorial Rating
67% Audience snapshot · excluded
55 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
7.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 23m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · 15 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Tobey Maguire , Carey Mulligan , Joel Edgerton , Elizabeth Debicki , Isla Fisher , Jason Clarke , Amitabh Bachchan , Callan McAuliffe , Adelaide Clemens
Language
English

Also known as El gran Gatsby Gatsby le Magnifique Der große Gatsby O Grande Gatsby 華麗なるギャツビー 위대한 개츠비 了不起的盖茨比 大亨小傳

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch The Great Gatsby by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Catchplay
Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom HBO Max

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (48/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (67%).
  • Celluloid Score 60% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Great Gatsby worth watching?

Yes — The Great Gatsby earns a 60% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Luhrmann’s glittering Fitzgerald adaptation — DiCaprio’s Gatsby parties hard while the American Dream curdles.

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Audiences (67%) responded more warmly than critics (48%).

What is The Great Gatsby about?

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.

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The Great Gatsby: frequently asked questions

Is The Great Gatsby worth watching?

Yes. The Great Gatsby (2013) has a Celluloid Score of 60%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Great Gatsby?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Catchplay in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

What is The Great Gatsby rated?

The Great Gatsby is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, 15 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby is directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Elizabeth Debicki.

What is the Metascore for The Great Gatsby?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Great Gatsby is 55 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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