BASED on the 1992 novel by Alasdair Gray, Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things has enjoyed both critical and commercial success.
After grossing over $100 million worldwide, the Emma Stone-led film netted 11 Oscar nominations.
Where can I stream Poor Things?
As of March 2, 2024, Poor Things is still playing in movie theaters nationwide.
For viewers who prefer to watch movies at home, the film will be available to rent, buy, and watch from several streaming networks – eventually.
Fans of the film or curious would-be watchers won’t have to wait long to see the movie – for free – as long as they’re existing Hulu subscribers.
Poor Things will be available to stream on Hulu starting Thursday, March 7, 2024, just three days ahead of the Academy Awards.
Poor Things is also currently available to watch on Apple TV, Google Play Movies & TV, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube.
However, watching Poor Things on any of the above platforms comes with a price tag similar to most premium theater tickets.
Viewers will need to shell out about $20 to buy and watch the movie at home since there are no rental options at this time.
Critics and audiences alike have fallen in love with Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2023 film over the last few months.
The film’s plot follows a young woman named Bella Baxter who, after undergoing an unconventional brain transplant, is “reborn” with an infant’s brain.
Baxter’s intelligence rapidly develops as she is exposed to the world around her, and she sets off on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and redemption.
Set in Victorian London, audiences go on a journey, through Baxter’s eyes and (new) mind, as she questions established societal constructs, from gender roles and norms to power dynamics and moral and ethical dilemmas.
Poor Things currently has an 8.3 out of 10 score on IMDb, a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and an 87% on Metacritic.
Who is in the Poor Things cast?
Poor Things has garnered multiple nominations for its lead actress, Emma Stone, and supporting actor, Mark Ruffalo, but the film also has a cast filled with some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
Emma stars as the film’s lead character.
She plays a woman named Bella Baxter, who was previously known as Victoria Blessington.
Mark Ruffalo stars as Duncan Wedderburn, a debaucherous lawyer who runs away with Stone’s Bella Baxter.
Willem Dafoe, known for his eccentric, diverse roles, portrays Dr. Godwin Baxter, a mad scientist type who swaps Victoria Blessington’s brain with her unborn child’s.
The remainder of the cast includes:
- Ramy Youssef as Max McCandles
- Christopher Abbott as Alfie Blessington
- Margaret Qualley as Felicity
- Jerrod Carmichael as Harry Astley
- Suzy Bemba as Toinette
- Kathryn Hunter as Swiney
- Vicki Pepperdine as Mrs. Prim
- Hanna Schygulla as Martha von Kurtzroc
- Keeley Forsyth as Allison the Maid
- Damien Bonnard as Father
- Tom Stourton as Steward
- John Locke as David the Butler
- Kate Handford as Kitty
- Owen Good as Gerald
- Raphaël Thiéry as Saveur the Butcher
- Carminho as a Fado Singing Woman
- Jerskin Fendrix as a Lisbon Restaurant Musician
- Wayne Brett as a Priest
Poor Things’ casting director was Dixie Chassay, who has worked on several entertainment productions.
She was the casting director for films including The Book of Clarence, The Lesson, Persuasion, Anna Karenina, The Favourite, and Dune: Part Two.
Chassay has also worked on TV shows including Hulu’s The Great, which stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult in leading roles.
How many Oscars was Poor Things nominated for?
Poor Things was nominated in 11 categories at the 96th Academy Awards.
It was only behind Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which secured 13 nominations, and ahead of Martin Scorsese’sKillers of the Flower Moon, which garnered 10 nominations.
Poor Things was nominated for:
- Best Picture – Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, Ed Guiney, and Andrew Lowe
- Best Director – Yorgos Lanthimos
- Best Actress – Emma Stone
- Best Supporting Actor – Mark Ruffalo
- Best Adapted Screenplay – Tony McNamara
- Best Original Score – Jerskin Fendrix
- Best Production Design – James Price and Shona Heath (production design) and Zsuzsa Mihalek (set decoration) (WINNER)
- Best Cinematography – Robbie Ryan
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling – Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, and Josh Weston (WINNER)
- Best Costume Design – Holly Waddington (WINNER)
- Best Film Editing – Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Poor Things was able to snag a few wins from its astounding 11 nominations.
Hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the 96th Oscars aired live on ABC on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 7 pm ET.
