One of the most highly praised movies of 2023 is “Anatomy of a Fall,” and now the film is up for five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. The movie – which is in both English and French – first showed at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in May 2023 and received the top prize, the Palme d’Or. It was a big success in France when it debuted in August, and has now become a well-loved favorite among critics in the U.S. with its numerous major Oscar nominations.
If you want to see what all the excitement is about or want to watch all the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars ceremony, here’s everything you need to know about where to watch “Anatomy of a Fall.”
When was “Anatomy of a Fall” released?
The film was put out by Neon in the United States on Oct. 13 in a limited number of theaters before later expanding to more locations.
Is “Anatomy of a Fall” available for streaming?
You can still catch the film in some theaters so look at your local listings, but the film will be available for streaming on Hulu starting on March 22.
If you really want to watch the movie now, you can rent it digitally from major retailers such as Apple or Amazon Prime Video.
What is “Anatomy of a Fall” about?
The film is primarily a courtroom drama. It begins with a woman named Sandra (Sandra Hüller) and her husband Samuel (Samuel Thesis) who have been living in the French Alps for a year with their visually impaired son Daniel (Milo Machado-Graner). One afternoon, Samuel is found dead on the ground outside the house. He either fell from the top floor or was pushed to his death.
Sandra goes on trial for Samuel’s murder, all while Daniel is caught in the middle. The drama unfolds as uncomfortable truths about Sandra and Samuel’s relationship are revealed, leaving the audience to question whether Sandra is guilty or innocent.
Who stars in the film?
Directed by Justine Triet and written by Triet and Arthur Harari, the cast for “Anatomy of a Fall” includes Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado Graner, Antoine Reinartz, Samuel Theis, Jehnny Beth, Saadia Bentaïeb, Camille Rutherford, Anne Rotger and Sophie Filléres.
What Oscars is “Anatomy of a Fall” nominated for?
The film is nominated for Best Picture, Director, Actress, Original Screenplay and Editing.
