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# How to Enjoy ‘Black Bag’ at Home — Top Streaming Offers and Where to Watch
Steven Soderbergh and David Koepp, the visionary duo behind Presence and Kimi, have joined forces yet again for Black Bag — a stylish, emotionally compelling spy thriller that delves deeper than mere espionage and action. The film features Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as a married couple who are British intelligence agents navigating the complex interplay of love and duty.
In case you missed its theatrical release, the good news is that Black Bag is now ready for at-home viewing. Whether you want to rent, buy, or stream it, we’ve compiled the best deals to help you experience this critically acclaimed film.
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## Quick Overview: Top Streaming Deals for Black Bag
– 🎥 Best Non-Streaming Choice: Rent or purchase on Prime Video — $9.99 (rental) / $14.99 (purchase)
– 📺 Most Suitable for General Audiences: Peacock Premium Annual — $79.99/year (17% savings)
– 🎓 Best for Students: Peacock Premium — $2.99/month (savings of $5/month)
– 🚑 Best for First Responders/Medical Practitioners: Peacock Premium — $3.99/month
– 🎖️ Best for Military Personnel: Peacock Premium — $3.99/month
– 🍎 Best for Educators: Peacock Premium — $3.99/month
– 🛒 Best for Instacart+ Users: Peacock Premium — Free (savings of $79.99/year)
– ✈️ Best for JetBlue Mosaic Members: Peacock Premium — Free for one year
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## What Is the Plot of Black Bag?
Black Bag centers around Kathryn and George Woodhouse (Blanchett and Fassbender), a couple who are also British spies. Their professional and personal lives generally remain separate — until Kathryn faces treason allegations. George is then faced with an unthinkable choice: safeguard his wife or fulfill his duty to his country.
Mashable’s Kristy Puchko describes it as “a sexy, smart, and cool movie about marriage.” It’s an espionage thriller filled with emotion, suspense, and captivating chemistry.
Watch the official trailer here.
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## Is It Worth Watching Black Bag?
Definitely. Reviewers have lauded the film for its emotional intensity and gripping pace. Puchko expressed, “I experienced that exhilarating rush often felt in a high-quality spy thriller… and I had an immediate desire to see this film again.”
Black Bag boasts a 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences have rated it at 70%. Although some found the storyline slightly intricate, the majority concur that it’s a stylish and fulfilling viewing experience.
Read our complete review of Black Bag.
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## How to Stream Black Bag at Home
Black Bag is available for digital rental and purchase as of April 1, 2025, and will start streaming on Peacock from May 2, 2025.
### Digital Rental or Purchase Options
You can rent or buy Black Bag from these services:
– Prime Video — Purchase for $14.99, Rent for $9.99
– Apple TV+ — Purchase for $14.99, Rent for $9.99
– Fandango at Home — Purchase for $14.99, Rent for $9.99
– Google Play — Purchase for $14.99, Rent for $9.99
Note: Rentals allow you 30 days to initiate viewing and 48 hours to complete after starting. Purchasing provides unlimited access.
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## Streaming on Peacock (Beginning May 2, 2025)
Black Bag will be available for streaming on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s own streaming service. Plans begin at $7.99/month with ads or $13.99/month without ads.
Before signing up, consider these special offers:
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## Top Peacock Subscription Deals
### 💸 Best Long-Term Offer
– Peacock Premium Annual Plan — $79.99/year (with ads) or $139.99/year (ad-free)
– Save 17% when compared with monthly subscriptions
### 📡 Best for Xfinity Customers
– Complimentary Peacock Premium for:
– Gigabit/Gigabit+ Internet users (for 2 years)
– Diamond/Platinum Rewards members (via xfinity.com/rewards)
– NOW TV users
– New Xfinity Internet + TV Box subscribers (for 6 months)
### 🎓 Best for Students
– Peacock Premium — $2.99/month for 12 months
– Confirm student status through SheerID
### 🚑 Best for First Responders/Medical Staff
– Peacock Premium — $3.99/month
– Verification through SheerID required; renewable annually
### 🎖️ Best for Military Personnel
– Peacock Premium — $3.99/month
– Offered to active duty members, veterans, and retirees with verification via SheerID
### 🍎 Best for Educators
– Peacock Premium — $3.99/month