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

Directed by Joachim Trier · 2021 ·

Short answer

Is The Worst Person in the World worth watching?

Yes. The Worst Person in the World (2021) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%). See the 4 inputs.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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96% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
90 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 8m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · 21+ (Indonesia) · MA15+ (Australia) · R21 (Singapore)
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

Also known as Verdens verste menneske La Peor Persona del Mundo Julie (en 12 chapitres) Der schlimmste Mensch der Welt A Pior Pessoa do Mundo わたしは最悪。 사랑할 땐 누구나 최악이 된다 世界上最糟糕的人

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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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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 an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance, comedy pick.

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    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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    The Worst Person in the World: frequently asked questions

    Is The Worst Person in the World worth watching?

    Yes. The Worst Person in the World (2021) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, 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 Worst Person in the World?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MUBI in India; KlikFilm in Indonesia; MUBI in Pakistan; Netflix, TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Worst Person in the World?

    The Worst Person in the World runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

    What is The Worst Person in the World rated?

    The Worst Person in the World is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, 21+ in Indonesia, MA15+ in Australia and R21 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Worst Person in the World?

    The Worst Person in the World is directed by Joachim Trier and stars Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum, Hans Olav Brenner, Helene Bjørneby.

    What is the Metascore for The Worst Person in the World?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Worst Person in the World is 90 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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