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Vanilla Sky

Directed by Cameron Crowe · 2001 ·

Short answer

Is Vanilla Sky worth watching?

Probably not. Vanilla Sky (2001) earns a 55% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (72%) responded more warmly than critics (42%). See the 4 inputs.

55%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

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42% Editorial Rating
72% Audience snapshot · excluded
45 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
6.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 16m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · 19 (South Korea)
Streaming
fuboTV, Paramount+, Peacock
Language
English

Also known as バニラ・スカイ 바닐라 스카이 香草的天空 香草天空 ปมรัก ปมมรณะ Khung Trời Ảo Mộng

Where to watch

  • fuboTV
  • Paramount+
  • Peacock

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Vanilla Sky by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Netflix
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Philippines Netflix
Thailand Netflix
United Kingdom Prime Video, Paramount+
United States fuboTV, Paramount+, Peacock

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

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (42/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
  • Celluloid Score 55% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is Vanilla Sky worth watching?

Probably not — Vanilla Sky earns a 55% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Crowe’s remake of Open Your Eyes — Cruise in a dream-reality spiral with Cameron Diaz and Penélope Cruz.

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Audiences (72%) responded more warmly than critics (42%).

What is Vanilla Sky about?

David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.

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Vanilla Sky: frequently asked questions

Is Vanilla Sky worth watching?

Probably not. Vanilla Sky (2001) has a Celluloid Score of 55%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Vanilla Sky?

In the United States, Vanilla Sky streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, Peacock with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in Indonesia; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in the Philippines. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Vanilla Sky?

Vanilla Sky runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

What is Vanilla Sky rated?

Vanilla Sky is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Vanilla Sky?

Vanilla Sky is directed by Cameron Crowe and stars Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell, Jason Lee.

What is the Metascore for Vanilla Sky?

Metacritic's Metascore for Vanilla Sky is 45 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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