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At the 2024 Oscars on Sunday night, Emma Stone took home best actress for her performance in the comedy sci-fi film Poor Things. This marked the actress’ second Oscar following her 2016 win for best actress in La La Land.
That’s not the only golden statue Poor Things received: the Yorgos Lanthimos-directed movie also won best production design, makeup and hairstyling, and costume design. 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.
Keep reading to learn all the streaming options for Poor Things.
What Is the Plot for Poor Things?
Poor Things is based on a novel of the same title by Alasdair Gray and follows Bella Baxter (Stone), a woman who is resurrected by the unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). She runs off with a lawyer traveling across the continent and discovering the joys and wonders of life. Throughout the movie, viewers will watch Bella’s evolution as she learns about society and what it deems a woman’s place should be within it.
Other cast members include Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley.
Why Is Poor Things Rated R?
Poor Things is rated R for its scenes of gore, graphic nudity, language, strong sexual content and disturbing material, according to Rotten Tomatoes’ breakdown. R-rated movies are recommended for viewers 17 years and older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. It’s also advised that parents learn more about the movie before allowing children under 17 watch.
How to Watch Poor Things Online for Free
You can watch Poor Things online for free through Hulu if you have a subscription — just log into your account and you can find it within the movie library.
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How to Stream Poor Things At Home
You can stream Poor Things online when you purchase the film on Prime Video. Right now, the movie is on sale for 35% off knocking the price from $20 to $13. You don’t need a Prime membership to buy Poor Things either. Once you make your purchase, the movie will automatically download to your library to watch and stream at your leisure.
Collector’s can preorder Poor Things on Blu-ray through Amazon, Target and Walmart for as low as $25. The movie will then be delivered to your door by the time it’s released on Tuesday (March 12).
“Poor Things” [Blu-ray]
The Poor Things Blu-ray features bonus material including commentary and special features that’ll give you a more in-depth look at the movie and its making. Inside the DVD case you’ll also receive a Blu-ray disc and digital code to download and take with you on the go.
And, if you want to discover scenes and moments that didn’t make the movie, the novel Poor Things is based will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the film and universe.
“Poor Things [Movie Tie-in]: A Novel”
The Poor Things novel comes with a cover adapted from the movie with Stone spotlighted. The book was originally published in 2023 and features 336 to delve into.
Check below to watch the trailer for Poor Things.
