# The Square (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-square-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Editorial Rating | 84/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 70% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Ruben Östlund |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 151 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2017 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

The Square (2017) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Square — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2017. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 73/100. Directed by Ruben Östlund.

## Celluloid verdict

The Square — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2017. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.

## Cast

Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary, Christopher Læssø, Lise Stephenson Engström, Lilianne Mardon, Marina Schiptjenko, Annica Liljeblad, Elijandro Edouard

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2017, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Where to watch

Global: Hulu
the United States: Hulu
the United Kingdom: not currently streaming
Indonesia: KlikFilm
South Korea: Wavve, TVING
Japan: Hulu, U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is The Square worth watching?**
The Square holds a 75% Celluloid Score. The Square — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2017. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Square about?**
A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.

**Who directed The Square?**
The Square (2017) was directed by Ruben Östlund.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Square?**
75% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (84/100), Metascore (73/100), Letterboxd (3.5/5), and IMDb (7.1/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Square?**
The Square is streaming on Hulu; on Hulu in the United States; on KlikFilm in Indonesia; on Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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