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The Revenant Review (2015) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu · 2015 ·

Short answer

Is The Revenant worth watching?

Yes. The Revenant (2015) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

78% Editorial Rating
84% Audience snapshot · excluded
76 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 37m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · A (India) · 18+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Tom Hardy , Domhnall Gleeson , Will Poulter , Forrest Goodluck , Duane Howard , Arthur Redcloud , Melaw Nakehk'o , Grace Dove , Lukas Haas
Streaming
HBO Max
Country
Canada
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Revenant by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix, Disney+, Vidio, KlikFilm
Japan Netflix, Disney+, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix, Disney+
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix, Disney+, Wavve
Thailand Netflix, Disney+
Turkey Netflix, Disney+, TV+, HBO Max
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+
United States HBO Max

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

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (78/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (76/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.
  • Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded western, drama, adventure pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is The Revenant worth watching?

    Yes — The Revenant earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded western, drama, adventure pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Iñárritu’s survival epic — DiCaprio’s Oscar-winning Hugh Glass crawl through the wilderness is pure physical cinema.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is The Revenant about?

    In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.

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    The Revenant: frequently asked questions

    Is The Revenant worth watching?

    Yes. The Revenant (2015) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, 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 Revenant?

    In the United States, The Revenant streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix, Disney+, Vidio, KlikFilm in Indonesia; Netflix, Disney+, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Disney+ in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Revenant?

    The Revenant runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).

    What is The Revenant rated?

    The Revenant is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, 18+ in Indonesia and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Revenant?

    The Revenant is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter, Forrest Goodluck.

    What is the Metascore for The Revenant?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Revenant is 76 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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