# The White Ribbon (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-white-ribbon-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 82% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Michael Haneke |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery |
| Runtime | 144 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2009 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

The White Ribbon (2009) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Haneke's austere monochrome puzzle links private sin to historical catastrophe with icy precision. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Michael Haneke.

## Celluloid verdict

Haneke's austere monochrome puzzle links private sin to historical catastrophe with icy precision.

## Synopsis

Strange punishments torment a Protestant village on the eve of World War I, suggesting the roots of fascism in obedience and cruelty.

## Cast

Christian Friedel, Ernst Jacobi, Leonie Benesch

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2009, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: BFI Player
Indonesia: KlikFilm
Turkey: TV+, HBO Max
South Korea: Wavve

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The White Ribbon worth watching?**
The White Ribbon holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Haneke's austere monochrome puzzle links private sin to historical catastrophe with icy precision.

**What is The White Ribbon about?**
Strange punishments torment a Protestant village on the eve of World War I, suggesting the roots of fascism in obedience and cruelty.

**Who directed The White Ribbon?**
The White Ribbon (2009) was directed by Michael Haneke.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The White Ribbon?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (86/100), Metascore (82/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (7.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The White Ribbon?**
The White Ribbon is on BFI Player in the United Kingdom; on KlikFilm in Indonesia; on TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; on Wavve in South Korea. Availability varies by region.

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