🕒 Updated: April 12, 2025, 6:00 a.m. EDT
This article now features streaming information for Prime Video and the most recent pricing for renting or purchasing Nickel Boys online.

🎬 How to View Nickel Boys: Quick Overview

Nickel Boys, a standout film of 2024 adapted from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, is now available for streaming and rental online. The film premiered on MGM+ in February and will launch on Prime Video on April 29, 2025.

📺 Where to View Nickel Boys

You have multiple options for streaming or renting the film:

1. STREAMING OPTIONS

– MGM+ (Available Now)
– Free 7-day trial
– $6.99/month after the trial
– Also available as an add-on through Prime Video

– Prime Video (Available April 29)
– Free 30-day trial with Amazon Prime
– $8.99/month for Prime Video alone
– $14.99/month or $139/year for complete Prime membership

2. RENT OR PURCHASE ON DEMAND

You can either rent or buy Nickel Boys from these services:
– Prime Video: Rent for $5.99 or purchase for $19.99
– Apple TV: Rent for $5.99 or purchase for $19.99
– Google Play: Rent for $5.99 or purchase for $19.99
– YouTube: Rent for $5.99 or purchase for $19.99
– Fandango at Home (Vudu): Rent for $5.99 or purchase for $19.99

⏱️ Rental Conditions: You have 30 days to begin watching and 48 hours to complete the film once you start.

🎞️ What Is Nickel Boys About?

Set against the backdrop of Jim Crow-era Florida, the film tells the story of Elwood Curtis, a bright teenager unjustly sent to the Nickel Academy, a harsh reform school. There, he forms a friendship with Turner, a savvy classmate. This narrative delves into themes of injustice, resilience, and camaraderie through a compelling first-person viewpoint.

🎥 Why You Should Watch

Critically acclaimed and nominated for Oscars in Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay categories, Nickel Boys boasts a 91% critic score and a 75% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by RaMell Ross, the film receives accolades for its captivating cinematography and emotional resonance.

💸 Top Streaming Offers

Want to optimize savings while viewing? Here are the best deals:

MGM+ Offers:
– Free 7-day trial via MGM+ or Prime Video add-on
– Annual subscription: $58.99/year (savings of $24.89)
– Through Sling TV: $5/month (savings of $1.99)

Prime Video Offers:
– Free 30-day trial with Amazon Prime
– Prime Video only: $8.99/month (savings of $6/month)
– Annual Prime membership: $139/year (22% savings)
– Prime Student or Young Adult: Free 6-month trial, then $7.49/month (50% savings)

📌 Closing Remarks

Whether you like to stream or rent, Nickel Boys is now more accessible than ever to enjoy at home. With free trials and reduced subscriptions, you can engage with one of the year’s most impactful films without overspending.

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Note: All pricing and availability are up to date as of the latest revision. Please verify with individual platforms for the most current offerings.