How to watch Sinners – is it streaming?
The much-loved vampire flick broke the record for the most Oscar nominations, winning four on the night.
Not only did Ryan Coogler’s musical-vampire opus Sinners set the box office on fire on its way to securing the most nominations ever at the Oscars, the film has continued to break new ground after a historic night at the Academy Awards.
Sinners stars Michael B Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their Mississippi home from Chicago in the 1930s with the goal of setting up a juke joint – only for its grand opening to be interrupted by some... unfriendly visitors.
The vampire flick got a whopping 16 nominations, surpassing All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997) and La La Land (2016), which previously held the title with 14 apiece, winning awards for best actor, best original screenplay, best original score and best cinematography.
Jordan beat out Timothée Chalamet for best actor in one of the nights most hotly contested races while Coogler took home the award for original screenplay. The films score also received recognition with composer Ludwig Göransson winning for his work.
The real story of the night came when Sinners won best cinematography, with Autumn Durald Arkapaw making history by becoming the first woman to win the award. The director of photography, whose stunning work combined film formats to help bring to life the scale of Coogler’s vision, marked the moment with a powerful speech that highlighted the many women who have paved the way for her win.
The wins cap a remarkable year for Coogler and his team, after the film won pretty much unanimous praise from both critics and cinemagoers, with everything from the performances to its soundtrack to its narrative earning major plaudits.
If you've not yet seen the film – or are perhaps wanting to know when you can rewatch it from the comfort of your own home – you might be wondering what your options are. Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Sinners.
How to watch Sinners – is it streaming?
Sinners is available to watch at home both on a subscription platform as well as being available to rent. It is currently available on streaming site NOW, which requires a subscription of £9.99 a month, or on Sky Cinema if you have the package.
Alternatively it can be bought and kept on Apple TV, Sky Store and Prime Video for £9.99.
If you're in the US then, as with all Warner Bros titles, the film is streaming on HBO Max, a streaming service which is finally coming to the UK in March.
What is Sinners about?
Sinners is a supernatural thriller set in 1930s Mississippi and follows war veteran twin brothers, both played by Michael B Jordan, as they return to their home town to open up a juke joint for the local Black community with their younger cousin Sammie (Miles Caton). However their plans are disrupted by a group of travelling musicians passing through town who turn out to be vampires.
The official synopsis reads: "Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return home, only to discover an even greater evil waiting to welcome them back."
Sinners cast: Who stars alongside Michael B Jordan?
The cast is headlined by Michael B Jordan, but there are plenty of other notable names as well as rising stars in the ensemble as well.
Wunmi Mosaku and Miles Caton have both already won accolades for their performances, while Michael B Jordan has received a plethora of nominations, including an Academy Award nod.
You can find a cast list below:
- Michael B Jordan as Smoke / Stack
- Miles Caton as Sammie Moore
- Hailee Steinfeld as Mary
- Wunmi Mosaku as Annie
- Omar Benson Miller as Cornbread
- Jayme Lawson as Pearline
- Li Jun Li as Grace Chow
- Delroy Lindo as Delta Sim
- Saul Williams as Jedidiah
- Andrene Ward-Hammond as Ruthie
- Jack O'Connell as Remmick
- Tenaj Jackson as Beatrice
- Dave Maldonado as Hogwood
- Helena Hu as Lisa Chow
- Yao as Bo Chow
- Sam Malone as Terry
Sinners trailer
If you still haven't made your mind up about whether Sinners is worth the watch, the trailer below might help convince you:
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Authors
Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.
Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a Freelance Writer who covers pop culture and entertainment programmes for the Radio Times. She previously worked as the Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab where she managed its local department. She obtained a BA (Hons) in English Literature from University of Nottingham.
