Canal+ España Cell 211
Directed by Daniel Monzón · 2009
Quick Verdict
Cell 211 (2009) has a 83% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
83%
Celluloid Score Recommended Averaged from 5 sources
96% Critic Score
89% Audience
74 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.6 IMDb /10
Is Cell 211 worth watching?
Yes — Cell 211 earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Monzón's claustrophobic thriller became Spain's Goya sweep and a masterclass in tension.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%).
What is Cell 211 about?
A new prison guard trapped during a riot must pose as an inmate to survive among leaders negotiating with the government.
Critic Reviews
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