Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall, one of our favorite movies of 2023, hits Hulu this month. The film took home the Palme d’Or at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and is nominated for five Oscars this year, including Best Picture and Best Director. If you missed this explosive courtroom drama amidst the overflow of excellent cinema in 2023, now’s your chance to get caught up.
While the movie won’t hit streaming until after the Oscars on March 10, you can still watch it beforehand. Here’s everything you need to know to watch Anatomy of a Fall at home.
What is Anatomy of a Fall about?
The initial premise of Anatomy of a Fall is a mystery. Did the man lying dead in the snow below his family’s cabin accidentally fall, intentionally jump, or get pushed?
Sandra (played by Sandra Hüller), a German novelist, is accused of killing her husband, Samuel (Samuel Theis) at their isolated French chalet. A year later, we see their relationship scrutinized and picked apart in the courtroom. “What follows is brutally tense and darkly funny, a riveting experiment in cinematic allegiance that sports brilliant performances from Hüller, Milo Machado Graner, Swann Arlaud, and one very good dog,” Mashable entertainment reporter Belen Edwards writes in her synopsis.
Read our full review of Anatomy of a Fall.
How to watch Anatomy of a Fall
Want to watch Anatomy of a Fall before the Oscars? It’s currently available to rent or purchase via video-on-demand retailers for around $5.99 or $14.99, respectively. Just note that with rentals, you’ll only have 30 days to begin watching and just 48 hours to finish once you start.
Here are the quick links to rent or purchase the film on digital:
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Prime Video — $5.99 to rent / $14.99 to buy
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Apple TV+ — $5.99 to rent / $14.99 to buy
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Google Play — $6.99 to rent / $14.99 to buy
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Vudu — $5.99 to rent / $14.99 to buy
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YouTube — $6.99 to rent / $14.99 to buy
When is Anatomy of a Fall streaming?
Although you can still find it in select theaters nationwide, Anatomy of a Fall is set to make its streaming debut on March 22, 2024 exclusively on Hulu. Unfortunately, that’s after the Oscars on March 10. If you want to watch it before the ceremony, you’ll have to rent or purchase the film via a video-on-demand service, as noted above. If you don’t mind the wait, you can stream the film on Hulu. Not a Hulu subscriber? Keep reading to learn the best ways to sign up, including a generous trial that could let you watch Anatomy of a Fall for free.
Where to stream Anatomy of a Fall: The best Hulu deals
If you want to stream Anatomy of a Fall come March 22, you’ll need a Hulu subscription. Of course, it’s not as cut and dry as you may think. There are monthly and annual options, ad-supported and ad-free tiers, free trials, third-party deals, and even bundles to choose from. Lucky for you, we’ve broken down all the details below to help you make the best choice for your streaming needs (and for your budget).
Best for new (or returning) subscribers: Hulu 30-day free trial
If you’re brand new or returning to Hulu after cancelling previously, you can get a 30-day trial period and easily watch Anatomy of a Fall (and plenty of other great films) for free. Just be sure to cancel before your 30 days are up if you want to avoid charges. If you decide to keep your subscription going after your trial, it’ll run you $7.99 per month with ads or $17.99 per month without ads.
Best for long-term viewing: Hulu (with ads) annual subscription
For those who don’t qualify for the free trial, the best way to save some money on your subscription is to pay for a yearly plan instead of a monthly plan. It typically costs $7.99 per month for the ad-supported tier, but if you opt for an annual plan, that monthly fee drops to just $6.67 per month. Paying $79.99 up front is certainly an investment, but you’ll end up saving about 16% over a year’s time. If you plan on watching more than just Anatomy of a Fall, sticking around long term definitely gets you more bang for your buck.
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Best for T-Mobile customers: Hulu (with ads) included for one year
As of late January, T-Mobile customers on the Go5G Next plan can get Hulu with ads for free. To claim your free subscription, just head over to the T-Mobile website and choose “redeem now.” Then, enter your T-Mobile number and account details to sign up for Hulu. After your initial 12-month promotional period, you will be prompted to take action to keep your Hulu subscription going. But otherwise, this deal is pretty direct.
Best for students: Spotify Premium for Students with Hulu
Students have access to some of the best streaming deals around. When it comes to Hulu, there are a couple different ways to save. First up, there’s Spotify Premium for Students, which includes access to both Spotify Premium as well as Hulu with ads for only $5.99 per month. Better yet, you can test it out for a month before paying anything. The only requirement is that you can prove you’re a student through SheerID.
Another option is to sign up for a Hulu student account on its own. While there’s no free trial, it’ll only cost you $1.99 per month — that’s 75% in savings compared to the usual monthly cost. Like the first option, you’ll have to be able to prove you’re a college student via SheerID in order to claim the deal.
Best bundle deal: Hulu + Disney+ (with ads)
This popular Disney bundle is the top streaming deal for most people. It may not be the best option for you if you’re simply looking to watch Anatomy of a Fall, but if you want to watch as many TV shows and movies as possible, then look no further. With the Disney Duo bundle, you’ll get access to the full Disney+ streaming catalog, as well as the full Hulu catalog (both with ads) for only $9.99 per month. That’s just $2 more per month than paying for Hulu on its own (or 37% in savings).
Sports fans can also toss ESPN+ into the mix with the Disney Trio bundle for only $14.99 (44% in savings) per month. If you don’t mind a few ads here and there and you want access to as much content as possible for your money, the Disney bundle has you covered.