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The Worst Person in the World Review (2021) — 86% Celluloid Score

Directed by Joachim Trier · 2021 ·

Answer Summary: Is The Worst Person in the World worth watching?

The Worst Person in the World (2021) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Worst Person in the World?

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.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

96% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
90 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 8m
Cast
Renate Reinsve , Anders Danielsen Lie , Herbert Nordrum , Hans Olav Brenner , Helene Bjørneby , Vidar Sandem , Maria Grazia Di Meo , Lasse Gretland , Karen Røise Kielland , Marianne Krogh
Country
Norway
Language
Norwegian

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on MUBI in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch The Worst Person in the World by country

Country Streaming on
India MUBI
Indonesia KlikFilm
Pakistan MUBI
South Korea Netflix, TVING
United Kingdom MUBI

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (90/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 86% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance, comedy pick

Not ideal for

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    Is The Worst Person in the World worth watching?

    Yes — The Worst Person in the World earns a 86% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Joachim Trier’s millennial love triangle — Renate Reinsve’s star-making turn won Cannes Best Actress.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

    What is The Worst Person in the World about?

    The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.

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