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🆕 Update (April 16, 2025, 5:35 p.m. EDT): This article has been revised to include the confirmed streaming release date of The Brutalist along with the latest pricing options.
🎬 How to Watch The Brutalist from Home
The Brutalist, a highly praised A24 film directed by Brady Corbet, is now available for at-home viewing. Whether you’re looking to rent, purchase, or stream, there are multiple ways to enjoy this award-winning film.
🏆 What Is The Brutalist?
Set against the backdrop of post-WWII America, The Brutalist tells the story of László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a fictional Holocaust survivor and Jewish Hungarian architect. Over decades, the film delves into themes of identity, immigration, and artistic drive, featuring performances from Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, and Raffey Cassidy.
Critics have hailed it as a “modern American masterpiece,” and it received 10 Oscar nominations, winning three: Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Lead Actor for Brody.
📺 Is It Worth Watching?
Definitely. The Brutalist was ranked No. 17 on Mashable’s Best Films of 2024 list and boasts a 93% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also won Golden Globes for Best Drama, Best Actor, and Best Director.
🎥 Watch the trailer here.
📌 How to Watch The Brutalist
You can watch The Brutalist in three primary ways:
1. Buy or Rent Digitally
Currently available on:
– Prime Video – Buy for $19.99, Rent for $5.99
– Apple TV – Buy for $19.99, Rent for $5.99
– Google Play – Buy for $19.99, Rent for $5.99
– YouTube – Buy for $19.99, Rent for $5.99
– Fandango at Home (Vudu) – Buy for $19.99, Rent for $5.99
Note: Rentals are available for 30 days, but once you begin watching, you have 48 hours to complete it.
2. Stream on Max (Starting May 16)
Due to a partnership between A24 and Warner Bros. Discovery, The Brutalist will be streaming exclusively on Max beginning May 16.
💰 Best Max Streaming Deals:
– Max With Ads (Annual Plan): $79.99/year (Save $20 until May 7)
– Max Ad-Free (Annual Plan): $139.99/year (Save $30 until May 7)
– Max Ultimate Ad-Free (Annual Plan): $169.99/year (Save $40 until May 7)
3. Watch for Free (With Select Plans)
– Cricket Wireless: Free Max with Ads for customers on the $60/month unlimited plan
– DashPass (DoorDash): Free Max with Ads with an annual DashPass subscription ($8/month)
– Students: Max with Ads for $4.99/month (50% discount with UNiDAYS verification)
🎁 Bundle Deal: Max + Hulu + Disney+
– With Ads: $16.99/month (Save $8.98)
– Ad-Free: $29.99/month (Save $18.98)
📌 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a movie lover or simply interested in one of the year’s most discussed films, The Brutalist is now readily available. Select the option that suits your budget and preferences to enjoy this cinematic masterpiece at home.
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💡 Tip: If you plan to stream on Max, consider signing up before May 7 to take advantage of exclusive discounts.