How to watch ‘The Brutalist’ starring Oscar-winner Adrien Brody
How to watch ‘The Brutalist’ starring Oscar-winner Adrien Brody
The epic period drama was nominated for 10 Academy Awards at this year’s ceremony, winning three, including Best Actor for Brody.
Two months after taking home three Academy Awards, including for its star Adrien Brody, A24’s “The Brutalist” makes its streaming debut ahead of the weekend. The 10-time Oscar nominee, directed by Brady Corbet, was consistently named one of 2024’s best films, bolstered by Brody’s performance as László Tóth a Jewish-Hungarian architect and Holocaust survivor who immigrates to the United States, where he struggles to achieve the American Dream. “The Brutalist” is available to watch now exclusively on Max and will also make its linear debut on HBO this Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. Start the epic now with a subscription to Max.
How to watch ‘The Brutalist’
- When: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Max, HBO
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know to stream ‘The Brutalist’
What time will ‘The Brutalist’ be available?
“The Brutalist” will be available to stream exclusively on Max beginning on Friday, May 16 at approximately 3:01 a.m. ET. If you have a live TV streaming service that carries HBO, such as DIRECTV or Hulu + Live TV, you can also watch the film’s linear debut on Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET.
Why do we recommend Max for watching ‘The Brutalist’?
As an A24 property, which is under an output deal with HBO, Max is the only place you’ll be able to stream “The Brutalist.” If you’re an A24 fan, the subscription is well worth it, with plans starting at $10 for ad-supporting viewing, $17 for its Ad-Free plan, and $21 for its Ultimate Ad-Free plan, which offers 4K streaming.
Can you watch ‘The Brutalist’ for free?
No, unfortunately. Max does not have a trial period, so you’ll have to sign up for a subscription to watch “The Brutalist.” You could go the route of using a free trial for a live streaming service and watching “The Brutalist” on HBO on Saturday night, but we recommend sticking with the streamer.
Watch a trailer for ‘The Brutalist’
About ‘The Brutalist’
Directed by Brady Corbet and co-written by Corbet and Mona Fastvold, “The Brutalist” stars Oscar winner Adrien Brodey as László Toth, a visionary architect and Holocaust survivor who has escaped post-war Europe for America—Pennsylvania, specifically—looking to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to wife Erzsébet (Oscar nominee Felicity Jones). He struggles in his new country until meeting a wealthy and prominent industrialist, Harrison Lee Van Buren (Oscar nominee Guy Pearce). who recognizes his talent. As it often does, though, power comes at a price.
Co-starring with Brody, Jones, and Pearce are Joe Alwyn, Raffey Cassidy, Stacy Martin, and Emma Laird, with Isaach de Bankolé and Alessandro Nivola.
“The Brutalist” was nominated for 10 Oscars at this past year’s ceremony, including Best Picture. It won the prizes for Best Cinematography for Lol Crawley, Best Original Score for Daniel Blumberg, and Best Actor for Brody.
The Brutalist
When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.
Other Oscar winners and A24 films on Max
If you’re looking for more A24 films, you’re in the right place with Max. Check out fellow Oscar nominee “A Different Man,” as well as other recent releases and favorites like “Heretic,” “Love Lies Bleeding,” “I Saw the TV Glow,” and “Babygirl.”
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