How to watch Poor Things (2024)

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Among the final 2023 new movies is Emma Stone's Poor Things. Hailing from award-winning filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, the movie is critically-acclaimed and is racking up award nominations (like the Golden Globes) as it is seen as a major contender for the Oscars. So how can you watch Poor Things to see it for yourself? Let us help you with that.

Poor Things marks the second collaboration between Stone and Lanthimos, the previous movie being the Oscar-winning movie The Favourite. This time, the pair are teaming up for an adaptation of Alasdir Gray's novel that puts a twist on the classic Frankenstein story.

To find out when, where and how you can watch Poor Things, get all the key information directly below.

How to watch Poor Things in movie theaters

Poor Things is playing in movie theaters in the US and UK.

If you want to find out where exactly Poor Things is playing near you, check out Fandango, which gives you all of the locations and times that the movie is being shown in your area, as well as giving you the opportunity to buy your ticket directly online.

Another option to not only see where Poor Things is playing but to potentially save money on a ticket is with movie theater subscription and membership programs. US and UK movie theater chains offer these programs that give movie lovers free, discounted or a monthly allotment of tickets, as well as deals on concessions and other theater-going perks.

Is Poor Things streaming?

You can now rent Poor Things to watch at home via digital on-demand platforms like Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and more.

As for streaming, Poor Things arrival is imminent, as it has been announced the movie will arrive on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK on March 7.

Poor Things on DVD

For lovers of physical media, Poor Things is set to arrive on DVD/Blu-ray on March 12.

Special features for the DVD (and digital version) will include the director and cast offering behind-the-scenes looks at the movie, as well as a handful of deleted scenes.

What else to know about Poor Things

In addition to Emma Stone, Poor Things stars Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Margaret Qualley and Jerrod Carmichael. Here is the official synopsis for the movie:

"From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Dafoe). Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation."

The reviews for Poor Things are very good, as the movie is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 94%. The movie has also already taken home a number of awards, including being named a National Board of Review Top 10 Film of the Year and earned 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Stone) and Best Supporting Actor (Ruffalo).

Watch the trailer for Poor Things directly below:

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How to watch Poor Things (2024)

FAQs

Is Poor Things streaming anywhere? ›

“Poor Things” is streaming exclusively on Hulu. The film is also currently available to rent or purchase on Digital and will hit Blu-ray on March 12.

Is Poor Things on Amazon Prime free? ›

With the major awards wins, you can now watch Poor Things online for free through Hulu or you can buy or rent the movie on Prime Video.

Is Poor Things free on Hulu? ›

Where to Stream Poor Things Online. Distributed by Walt Disney Company's Searchlight Pictures, Poor Things is streaming on Hulu, which is $7.99 per month for the ad-supported base plan or $17.99 monthly for the ad-free tier. New subscribers can watch Poor Things for free with Hulu's 30-day trial.

Will Poor Things be on Netflix? ›

No, Poor Things is not on Netflix.

Can you stream "Poor Things" on HBO Max? ›

WILL POOR THINGS BE ON HBO MAX? No, Poor Things will not be on Max since it's not a Warner Bros.

Why can't I find Poor Things on Disney Plus? ›

As of March 7th, the film has become available to stream on Disney+ in the UK, and on Hulu in the United States. But thanks to Disney+ and Hulu's ongoing integration, viewers in the US with the bundle have the option to watch Poor Things directly on Disney+.

Is "Poor Things" a disturbing movie? ›

Funny, but disturbing. Shocking, but light hearted. Somewhere between Frakenstein's monster and a teenage coming of age film.

What is the Poor Things movie about Netflix? ›

Here is the official plot for Poor Things: "From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn.

Is "Poor Things" a good movie? ›

Wildly imaginative and exhilaratingly over the top, Poor Things is a bizarre, brilliant tour de force for director Yorgos Lanthimos and star Emma Stone. Poor Things is a weird, wild good time and Emma Stone is fantastic in it -- just be prepared for adult themes that may unsettle or offend some viewers.

Why can't I find Poor Things on Hulu? ›

If you're a Disney Bundle subscriber, you may be able to watch Poor Things on Disney+ in the Hulu hub, which is currently in beta testing. But Disney+ subscribers who don't also have Hulu will not be able to stream Poor Things.

Should I watch Poor Things? ›

Quite some variable feminist elements in the film, yet still fringe. This is by far my favorite movie of 2023 and I admire Emma Stone's acting abilities. If you haven't seen "Poor Things", I recommend watching it.

Is "Poor Things" based on a true story? ›

“There is no right or wrong to this, (because) it's shockingly not based on a true story, and she's not a real person." Willem Dafoe plays the doctor who “created” Bella, and said people are wrong if they imagine him to be a mad scientist. “I get upset when I hear someone call him a mad scientist.

Where can I watch Poor Things on Reddit? ›

It's interesting that I've read ppl say this is a movie by men for men, but Bella is a creature of pure ID, which is fascinating that it is woman who has this in a man's world of the 1800's .

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To use Netflix secret codes, all you have to do is add the code at the end of the Netflix URL (for example, https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/XXXXX). This will redirect you to a page displaying titles related to that genre or subgenre.

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