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Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Eleanor The Great’ Is Now Streaming - How To Watch

June Squibb in "Eleanor the Great." Sony Pictures Classics Eleanor the Great, which marks Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut, is new on digital streaming. Read on to find out where you can watch the movie at home. Eleanor the Great held its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes International Film Festival and was released in theaters on Sept. 26. The official summary for the film reads, “In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.” ForbesHow New Bruce Springsteen Movie Spent $42 Million Of Its Budget In New JerseyBy Tim Lammers Rated PG-13, Eleanor The Great also stars Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, Rita Zohar and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Eleanor the Great is new on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday on such digital platforms as Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube. A listing on Prime Video confirmed that the digital purchase price is $24.99, while the rental price is $19.99 for a 48-hour period. Scarlett Johansson Was Deeply Moved By The ‘Eleanor The Great’ Script The script for Eleanor the Great, written by Tory Kamen, had a rare effect on Scarlett Johansson, according to Deadline. MORE FOR YOU “When I read it, I cried, and that almost never happens,” Johansson told Deadline in May. “Sometimes you’ll read a script that’s really moving. When I read Jojo Rabbit, I cried. Sometimes a script will move you like that, which is extraordinary.” ForbesWhen Is ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Coming To Streaming?By Tim Lammers In turn, Kamen— who told Deadline that she was trying to get the movie made for eight years— was blown away by Johannson’s commitment to make it happen. “Scarlett, with all of her goodwill and her power and reputation in this industry, used that capital to make this type of movie where a 95-year-old woman is ambling in the city, and it’s a character piece,” Kamen told Deadline. “It’s small and it’s not a very loud movie. That speaks volumes to the type of artist she is, and the type of person she is,” Kamen added. “These are really hard movies to get made: small, character-driven, independent movies where nobody kisses.” Forbes‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Ends Theater Run. How Much Did It Make?By Tim Lammers Eleanor the Great has earned $2.489 million domestically and more than $48,000 internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $2.5 million-plus to date. Information about the film’s production budget has not been released. Eleanor the Great earned a 66% “fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 131 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, “Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut may have the pitfalls of an unsteady visionary, but this ultimately uneven caper is greatly amplified by June Squibb's exquisite performance.” In addition, Eleanor the Great earned a 94% “fresh” Popcornmeter score on RT based on 100-plus verified user ratings. The RT audience summary reads, “A resonant story that bridges generational gaps, Eleanor the Great is the kind of film that will make you laugh, cry, and hug everyone you love.” Rated PG-13, Eleanor the Great is new on PVOD. Forbes‘Tim Burton: Life In The Line’ Docuseries Is Now Streaming – How To WatchBy Tim Lammers Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions

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‘The Hand That Rocks The Cradle’ Remake Is Now Streaming – How To Watch

Maika Monroe in "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle." 20th Century Studios/Hulu The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, a remake of the 1992 hit thriller that stars Maika Monroe and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, is new on streaming. The official summary for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle reads, “In the psychological thriller from director Michelle Garza Cervera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as Caitlin Morales, an upscale suburban mom who brings a new nanny, Polly Murphy (Maika Monroe), into her home, only to discover she is not the person she claims to be.” ForbesWill There Be A ‘Gen V’ Season 3? Here’s The Encouraging NewsBy Tim Lammers Rated R, the film also stars Raúl Castillo, Martin Starr, Mileiah Vega, Riki Lindhome and Shannon Cochran. A 20th Century Studios film, The Hand That Rocks The Cradle is streaming exclusively on Hulu. For viewers who don’t subscribe to Hulu, the platform offers an ad-based package for $9.99 per month and an ad-free package costs $18.99 per month. Hulu is also available as part of a bundling package with Disney+ and Max for $16.99 per month with ads or $29.99 per month without ads. How Are Critics Reacting To The Remake Of ‘The Hand That Rocks The Cradle’? The Hand That Rocks the Cradle has earned a 54% “rotten” rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 24 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus, Popcornmeter score and audience summary are still pending. MORE FOR YOU Natalia Keogan of AV Club is among the top critics on RT who gives the film a “fresh” review, writing, “The remake features riveting tension, assured performances, and hallmarks of an exciting new director’s narrative fascinations, all while the politics of its central dynamic continue to cry out for examination." ForbesTim Burton Docuseries Gets Title And Streaming Release DateBy Tim Lammers William Bibbiani of The Wrap also gives the film a “fresh” review on RT, although he has reservations. Bibbiani writes, “It’s probably better to have a mixed-bag remake with real thought put into it than a superficial thriller retread of tired yuppie phobias. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle may not rock, but hey, let’s give it a hand anyway.” David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter is among the top critics on RT who gives the film a “rotten” rating, writing, “The actors are fine, though Monroe has been more effective when subjected to menace rather than doling it out. [Mary Elizabeth] Winstead does what’s required of her ... But this is a remake with few persuasive reasons to exist.” David Ehrlich of IndieWire didn’t like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, either, writing on RT, “A small and plainly shot movie that spends most of its time on Gaslighting 101, sublimates its true premise into the stuff of a late reveal, and whose only sequence of genre-forward suspense is a predictable snooze.” The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is streaming on Hulu. ForbesFleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks Is Getting A ‘Bella Donna’ Barbie DollBy Tim Lammers Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions