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Titanic

1997
3h 14m
PG-13
7.9/10
1,365,893 votes
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88%
Tomatometer
75
75Metascore
DramaRomance

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Overview

84 years later, a 100 year-old woman named Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story to her granddaughter Lizzy Calvert, Brock Lovett, Lewis Bodine, Bobby Buell and Anatoly Mikailavich on the Keldysh about her life set in April 10th 1912, on a ship called Titanic when young Rose boards the departing ship with the upper-class passengers and her mother, Ru...

Director / Creator

James Cameron

Writers

James Cameron

Top Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio
Kate Winslet
Billy Zane
Box Office$674,354,882
AwardsWon 11 Oscars. 126 wins & 84 nominations total

About Titanic (1997)

Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch

Overview

Titanic (1997) is a Drama and Romance film from United States. the film was directed by James Cameron. It runs 3 hours and 14 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Swedish.

What it's about

84 years later, a 100 year-old woman named Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story to her granddaughter Lizzy Calvert, Brock Lovett, Lewis Bodine, Bobby Buell and Anatoly Mikailavich on the Keldysh about her life set in April 10th 1912, on a ship called Titanic when young Rose boards the departing ship with the upper-class passengers and her mother, Ruth DeWitt Bukater, and her fiancé, Caledon Hockley. Meanwhile, a drifter and artist named Jack Dawson and his best friend Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets to the ship in a game. And she explains the whole story from departure until the death of Titanic on its first and last voyage April 15th, 1912 at 2:20 in the morning.

Cast and crew

The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Billy Zane in supporting roles.

Critical reception

On IMDb, Titanic holds a rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,365,893 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 88%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 75/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 11 Oscars. 126 wins & 84 nominations total. These numbers place Titanic within the broader landscape of Drama and Romance cinema from 1997, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.

Where to watch

Titanic is currently available to stream with a subscription on Paramount+, fuboTV, or Spectrum On Demand. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Fandango at Home, YouTube, and Amazon. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Pluto TV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.

Why Titanic is worth knowing

If you enjoy Drama or Romance films, Titanic offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1997 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Titanic on your watchlist for later.

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