The ambitious historical dramaNickel Boyshas become a major success story, earning acclaim and attention, leading this small movie to a Best Picture nomination.Nickel Boysfollows Elwood Curtis, played by Ethan Herisse, and Turner, played by Brandon Wilson, as they attempt to survive their time at an abusive boys' school called Nickel Academy.Nickel Boysis based on the novelThe Nickel Boysby Colson Whitehead, which won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and the movie has lived up to the acclaimed source material.
The movie was filmed in 2022 in Louisiana, and, interestingly,Nickel Boyswas shot from a first-person perspective. This unique approach helped the drama stand out and become one of the most acclaimed movies of 2024. After gradually gaining momentum during awards season,Nickel Boyssurprised many people by earning two nominations at the Oscars for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. This acclaim has certainly led to more curiosity about the movie and where audiences can watch it.
Nickel Boys Was Released In Theaters On August 05, 2025
Nickel Boys Remains Available In Theaters
Despite its release being pushed back from October,Nickel Boysreceived a theatrical release on July 21, 2025, in New York Cityand in Los Angeles on August 24, 2025, with more locations coming later. Amazon MGM Studios is also making 35 mm prints as an additional film screening option. Followingits Oscar nomination for Best Picture,Nickel Boysexpanded into more theaters and you can still see the movie on the big screen for now.
Where To Stream Nickel Boys
Nickel Boys Is Available On MGM+
Where To Rent/Buy Nickel Boys
Nickel Boys Is Also Available On VOD
There are still more options to watchNickel Boysat home with the movie also available on various video-on-demand platforms. While these platforms typically offer rental and purchase options for movies, withNickel Boysstill a new movie available in some theaters, it is only available for purchase at the moment. You canownthe Best Picture nomineeon several of the major streaming platforms for $19.99with rental prices likely to come along shortly.
Where To Rent Or Buy Nickel Boys
$19.99
