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The Neon Demon

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn · 2016 ·

Short answer

Is The Neon Demon worth watching?

Yes. The Neon Demon (2016) earns a 61% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (58%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (51%). See the 4 inputs.

61%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

58% Editorial Rating
51% Audience snapshot · excluded
59 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
6.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 58m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · R18+ (Australia) · 18A (Canada) · M18 (Singapore)
Cast
Elle Fanning , Karl Glusman , Jena Malone , Bella Heathcote , Abbey Lee , Desmond Harrington , Keanu Reeves , Christina Hendricks , Alessandro Nivola , Charles Baker
Streaming
Prime Video
Language
English

Also known as El demonio neón Demônio de Neon ネオン・デーモン 네온 데몬 霓虹恶魔 霓虹惡魔 Neon Şeytan สวยอันตราย

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
Turkey MUBI
United Kingdom Prime Video, MUBI
United States Prime Video

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (58/100).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (51%).
  • Celluloid Score 61% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Horror, but horror fans expecting broad audience validation may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

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

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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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The Neon Demon: frequently asked questions

Is The Neon Demon worth watching?

Yes. The Neon Demon (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 61%, 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 Neon Demon?

In the United States, The Neon Demon streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve in South Korea; MUBI in Turkey; Prime Video, MUBI in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Neon Demon?

The Neon Demon runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is The Neon Demon rated?

The Neon Demon is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, R18+ in Australia, 18A in Canada and M18 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Neon Demon?

The Neon Demon is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and stars Elle Fanning, Karl Glusman, Jena Malone, Bella Heathcote, Abbey Lee.

What is the Metascore for The Neon Demon?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Neon Demon is 59 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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