In 1969 Los Angeles, fading TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) navigate a changing movie industry. Their neighbor is rising actress Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie), who has recently married director Roman Polanski.
Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film submerges viewers in the vibrant ambiance of 1960s Hollywood. Unfortunately, the movie isn’t available on all streaming services.
1. Netflix
Netflix has a massive library of TV shows, films, and original content. This streaming giant also has a reputation for quality and an easy-to-use interface.
Quentin Tarantino’s love letter to 1960s Hollywood has racked up 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture and actor for Leonardo DiCaprio. Its main plot revolves around Rick Dalton (DiCaprio), a former star who’s fallen from grace and now pals with his easygoing stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). After the murders at Spahn Ranch, Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) moves in next door to the pair on Cielo Drive. This real-life development spawns much of the film’s Manson Family cult intrigue.
2. Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime offers unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows to its members. It also has a huge library of original content, including award-winning shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Boys. Plus, members get free shipping on many orders.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood features actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt as down-and-out Western actor Rick Dalton and his easygoing stunt double Cliff Booth, who are struggling to find meaningful work in a Hollywood they barely recognize. The story is set in 1969, just before the Manson murders.
The fact that Tarantino uses fiction to subvert reality isn’t a problem, but the way he uses women in his film is.
3. Hulu
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood pays homage to the illustrious golden age of Hollywood with countless references and allusions to classic films and iconic personalities from that era. Film aficionados will delight in uncovering these subtle nods.
Margot Robbie’s captivating performance as Sharon Tate is one of the most notable aspects of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. However, many women have expressed their surprise and discomfort at the way in which Tate’s character is sidelined and treated as an insignificant figure within the movie.
Another controversial aspect of the film is Tarantino’s depiction of Bruce Lee. The actor’s surviving family has been less than thrilled with the way in which Lee is portrayed in the film.
4. Vudu
Vudu is an online streaming service with a huge library of movies and TV shows. Customers can rent or buy titles in HD and 4K UHD. The service offers a wide range of family-friendly content and has partnered with Common Sense Media to help make recommendations for age-appropriate viewing.
Many Blu-ray and DVD discs include redemption codes that can be used to unlock digital versions on the Vudu app or website. This makes it easy to build up a digital collection without having to invest in a new streaming device. The Vudu app also lets users create lists to sift through their selection of movies and TV shows.
5. DIRECTV
DIRECTV is the satellite TV provider for premium channel fans, sports fanatics, and families who love to watch movies and TV together. They have packages to fit every audience, including a variety of sports add-ons and a powerful Genie HD DVR that can record up to five shows at once without recording conflicts.
They also offer a free premium channels offer that includes HBO Max, CINEMAX, SHOWTIME, and STARZ (formerly EPIX) for three months when you sign up. Plus, if you bundle with AT&T home internet or wireless in select areas, they can give you an awesome deal on both services.
6. Apple TV
If you’ve been on Film Twitter this summer, chances are you’ve seen a lot of talk about the three big Once Upon a Time in Hollywood controversies. One has to do with how Tarantino treats women; another deals with his casual rewriting of historical events; and the third revolves around his very fictional version of Bruce Lee.
The first controversy has to do with why the movie depicts Bruce Lee so negatively. Multiple biographies and anecdotes suggest that Lee was a cool guy, so why does the film make him out to be such a dickhead? The answer appears to be for the sake of entertainment.