What is the Metascore for The Square?

The Square has a Metascore of 73 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Square?

The Square is available on Hulu. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Square streaming in?

The Square streams on KlikFilm in Indonesia; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve, TVING in South Korea; Hulu in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Square Review (2017) — 75% Celluloid Score

Directed by Ruben Östlund · 2017 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Square (2017) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

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.

75%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

84% Editorial Rating

70% Audience snapshot · excluded

73 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5

7.1 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 2h 31m
Cast: Claes Bang , Elisabeth Moss , Dominic West , Terry Notary , Christopher Læssø , Lise Stephenson Engström , Lilianne Mardon , Marina Schiptjenko , Annica Liljeblad , Elijandro Edouard
Streaming: Hulu
Country: Denmark
Language: Swedish

Official theatrical poster for The Square (2017)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Hulu

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 Square by country

Country	Streaming on
Indonesia	KlikFilm
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea	Wavve, TVING
United States	Hulu

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

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is The Square worth watching?

Yes — The Square earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

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.

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