Upcoming Streaming Release of Academy Award-Nominated Film "Nickel Boys" for Best Picture
Upcoming Streaming Release of Academy Award-Nominated Film "Nickel Boys" for Best Picture
Get ready to dive into the powerful drama, Nickel Boys, director RaMell Ross's Oscar-nominated masterpiece based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. This thought-provoking film is set to hit streaming services on February 28th, courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios.
The film garnered two prestigious Oscar nominations: Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay for Ross and co-writer Joslyn Barnes. Nickel Boys follows young dreamer Elwood Curtis (Ethan Herisse) who, after a misstep, lands in the horrific Nickel Academy reform school in the Jim Crow South. He forms an alliance with seasoned ward Turner (Brandon Wilson) to survive amidst the brutal backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement.
With an official release date just around the corner, fans eager to stream the film will need an MGM+ subscription. Rated PG-13, Nickel Boys also stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Hamish Linklater. The film debuts on MGM+ on February 28th at 8 pm ET/PT. MGM+ offers a 7-day free trial, with a subscription price of $6.99 per month, or a yearly subscription for a limited time at $58.99 – both ad-free.
The film has stirred critical and audience approval. According to The Numbers, the box office tally so far stands at $1,521,000, with a modest budget of $23 million before prints and advertising costs. Rotten Tomatoes' critics awarded the film an impressive 90% fresh rating, praising director RaMell Ross's radical storytelling style that allows viewers to truly feel the injustice and complexity of the characters' lives.
Audiences, too, gave Nickel Boys a 77% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In addition to the Oscars and Golden Globe nominations, the film earned a Best Motion Picture – Drama nomination from the Golden Globes, six NAACP Image Awards nominations, and five Critics Choice Awards nominations.
Director's Guild of America even recognized Ross with a nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Feature Film. Nickel Boys has been praised for its unforgettable storytelling, powerful performances, and its thoughtful exploration of injustice and redemption during the Jim Crow era. Catch this inspiring film when it arrives on MGM+ later this month, and witness the extraordinary tale of Elwood Curtis and Turner.
- If you're wondering, "Is Nickel Boys streaming on Netflix?", I'm sorry to disappoint, as you'll need an MGM+ subscription to watch it.
- For those asking, "Where can I see Nickel Boys?", look no further than MGM+, where it will be available starting February 28th.
- Ethan Herisse, who plays young dreamer Elwood Curtis in Nickel Boys, has a promising acting career ahead of him, with this movie being just one of his notable roles.
- The cast of Nickel Boys includes Brandon Wilson, who delivers a powerful performance as seasoned ward Turner, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who adds depth to the film with her portrayal of Miss Martha.
- Nickel Boys received a Best Picture Oscar nomination, highlighting its significant impact in the film industry and its important message about the Jim Crow era.