Movies about Ireland tend to fall into two camps: feel-good fairy tales or hard-hitting realistic dramas. Yet for everyWaking Ned DevineorIn the Name of the Father, there comes along a movie that carries elements of both, making it somewhat unclassifiable, yet no less watchable.The Banshees of Inisherinis that kind of movie.
Starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson,The Banshees of Inisherinis one of the most acclaimed movies of 2022. With a number of Golden Globe awards under its belt (including Best Actor for Colin Farrell and Best Picture – Comedy or Musical), it’s sure to be a major contender at the forthcoming Oscar ceremony. And the praise is justified. It’s terrific, and is already on its way to homes nationwide. But where is it streaming?
Where can you watch The Banshees of Inisherin?
If you want to follow Colin Farrell as he tries to figure out why his best friend suddenly stopped talking to him, which precipitates a conflict almost as violent as theIrish Civil Warthat’s currently going on around them, we’ve got you covered.The Banshees of Inisherinwill stream on HBO Max.
When does it stream for subscribers?
The Banshees of Inisherinis now streaming.
How much does it cost to subscribe?
This makes HBO Max one of the pricier streaming services out there, but it also gives you access to a pretty broad array of titles. including all of the HBO original programming that has ever been made. We’re talking such classic series asThe Sopranos,Game of Thrones,Sex and the City, andThe Wire, as well as current hits likeThe Staircase,Irma Vep, andHouse of the Dragon.
HBO Max also has many selections from the Warner Bros. library likeThe BatmanandDon’t Worry Darling, plusanime classics from Studio Ghibliand Crunchyroll. In short, it’s a lot of great stuff.
Is it worth watching The Banshees of Inisherin?
A resounding yes. There’s a reason whyThe Banshees of Inisherinwas namedthe best movie of 2022by us. It’s a great story filled with stellar acting and subdued direction from director Martin McDonagh. He’s the mastermind behindThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, MissouriandIn Bruges, the latter of which also starred Farrell and Gleeson, and he superbly interweaves personal, political, and spiritual conflicts while maintaining a dark sense of humor.
In addition to the outstanding Farrell and Gleeson, we’d be remiss to not highlight two of the best supporting performances of the year from Kerry Condon (as Farrell’s long-suffering sister) andEternalsactor Barry Keoghanas the town’s tragic idiot. Also, there’s a donkey named Jenny who steals the movie. What more can one ask for?
The Banshees of Inisherincurrently has a score of 97% on theTomatometer.
