Skip to main content

Wicked

Directed by Jon M. Chu · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Wicked worth watching?

Yes. Wicked (2024) earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

67%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

69% Editorial Rating
73% Audience snapshot · excluded
59 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
6.9 IMDb /10
0
Watch Trailer
Runtime
2h 42m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · 13+ (Indonesia) · PG (Australia) · PG (Canada)
Cast
Cynthia Erivo , Ariana Grande , Michelle Yeoh , Jonathan Bailey , Ethan Slater , Marissa Bode , Jeff Goldblum , Peter Dinklage
Streaming
Hulu
Language
English

Also known as ウィキッド ふたりの魔女 위키드 魔法坏女巫 魔法壞女巫 วิคเค็ด

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 Wicked by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia Netflix, Catchplay
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Prime Video
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Prime Video
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix, Sky Cinema
United States Hulu

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

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (69/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (73%).
  • Celluloid Score 67% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

Scores reflect data indexed at build time. Component sources are shown on this page; Celluloid Score is our composite, not a third-party trademark. Scoring policy

Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Is Wicked worth watching?

Yes — Wicked earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Wicked is a 2024 musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Wicked about?

In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Watch the Trailer

Wicked stills

Official production imagery supplied through TMDB, kept with the movie instead of split into a thin gallery page.

Wicked production still 1
Wicked production still 2
Wicked production still 3
Wicked production still 4
Wicked production still 5
Wicked production still 6

Images courtesy of TMDB. TMDB does not endorse or certify Celluloid.

Reader takes

No reader takes published yet. Send yours and we may publish it after editing.

Wicked: frequently asked questions

Is Wicked worth watching?

Yes. Wicked (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 67%, 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 Wicked?

In the United States, Wicked streams on Hulu 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: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Netflix, Catchplay in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Wicked?

Wicked runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).

What is Wicked rated?

Wicked is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, 13+ in Indonesia, PG in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Wicked?

Wicked is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater.

What is the Metascore for Wicked?

Metacritic's Metascore for Wicked is 59 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

More Like This

Ranked by genre overlap and Celluloid Score. More movies like Wicked →