What is the Metascore for The Neon Demon?

The Neon Demon has a Metascore of 59 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Neon Demon?

The Neon Demon is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Neon Demon streaming in?

The Neon Demon streams on U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve, TVING in South Korea; MUBI in Turkey; MUBI, MGM+ in the United Kingdom; Prime Video in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Horror Thriller

The Neon Demon

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn · 2016 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Neon Demon (2016) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (58%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (51%).

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.

61%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

58% Editorial Rating

51% Audience snapshot · excluded

59 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2

6.1 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 58m
Cast: Keanu Reeves , Elle Fanning , Karl Glusman , Jena Malone , Bella Heathcote , Abbey Lee , Desmond Harrington , Christina Hendricks , Alessandro Nivola , Charles Baker
Streaming: Prime Video
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Neon Demon (2016)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Prime Video

Rent: Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube

Buy: Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube

Where to watch The Neon Demon by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
South Korea	Wavve, TVING
Turkey	MUBI
United Kingdom	MUBI, MGM+
United States	Prime Video

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (58/100).
Audience reception was lukewarm (51%).
Celluloid Score 61% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Fans of Horror

Not ideal for

Horror fans expecting broad audience validation

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Is The Neon Demon worth watching?

Yes — The Neon Demon earns a 61% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Refn’s fashion-horror fever dream — Reeves’ sleazy photographer orbits Elle Fanning’s model nightmare.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (58%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (51%).

What is The Neon Demon about?

When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.

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