"The Zone of Interest" is now streaming in the US. The Best Picture nominee, which took home the Academy Award for Best International Film earlier this year, became available to stream on April 5. Below, we've put together everything you need to know about where to watch "The Zone of Interest."
The film follows Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel). He and his family, including his wife Hedwig (Sandra Hüller, who also starred in this year's hit "Anatomy of a Fall"), live beside the concentration camp and go about their lives while atrocities are committed next door. Written and directed by Jonathan Glazer, "The Zone of Interest" also won the 2024 Oscar for Best Sound.
This is just the latest Best Picture nominee to become available to stream, following "Oppenheimer" and "Anatomy of a Fall." Keep reading to learn all of your streaming options for the film, including how to access your existing subscriptions from anywhere in the world via VPN.
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Where to watch The Zone of Interest in the US
"The Zone of Interest" is available to stream on Max starting April 5 in the US. It's just the latest A24-distributed film to hit the streamer. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 a month with ads. Annual subscription rates start at $69.99 for a limited time only (they typically start from $99.99). You can also rent or buy the movie through video-on-demand services like Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
Max is a premium service for fans of prestige television, iconic films, and unscripted programs like Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Succession, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, and more. The ad-supported tier is $9.99 a month, but you can upgrade to ad-free for $16.99 or view your programming in 4K for $20.99.
Where to watch The Zone of Interest in the UK
Max is available throughout the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean. According to Max, the streamer should be available in more European countries in Spring 2024. Exact catalogs vary from region to region. Sadly, due to other licensing agreements, the UK will still be waiting until at least next year. For now, you can buy it on services like Prime Video in the UK. Normally £19.99, the film is currently on sale for £9.99. We'll let you know once it arrives on regular streaming.
How to watch The Zone of Interest from anywhere
If you can't access any of these options from where you're currently located, it might be time to try a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs alter your device's location, which can allow you to access websites and apps that might otherwise be geo-blocked. They're also strong ways to increase your online privacy. Our go-to suggestion is ExpressVPN, an easy-to-use option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read our ExpressVPN review to learn more.
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The Zone of Interest trailer
A trailer for "The Zone of Interest" was released before the movie first hit theaters. Check out the preview below:
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