How to Watch ‘Blonde’ — Streaming September 28 on Netflix

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• Blonde is in select theaters now and launches September 28 on Netflix.
• The film stars Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe and offers a fictionalized take on the film star’s life.
• Netflix starts at $10/month for standard definition streaming and goes up to $20/month for 4K streaming.

Blonde, starring Ana de Armas as Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, premiered in select theaters on September 16. However, fans looking to watch the film at home won’t have to wait long. The film will stream exclusively on Netflix starting September 28th.

Blonde is a fictional take on the life of actress Marilyn Monroe, based on the book of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates. The film follows Norma Jeane Mortenson’s transformation into film star Marilyn Monroe in 1950s Hollywood. As Monroe’s career soars, Blonde explores the contrast between behind-the-scenes exploitation and addiction and the star’s on-screen performance.

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Director/writer Andrew Dominik’s NC-17 rated film was shot primarily in black and white with certain segments in color. The supporting cast are Adrien Brody (“The Pianist”), Bobby Cannavale (“Third Watch”), Xavier Samuel (“Adore”) and Julianne Nicholson (“August: Osage County”).

How to see “blonde”.

Blonde is now in select theaters in New York City. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 8th and will expand to other theaters in the US on September 23rd before hitting Netflix on September 28th.

You can see if Blonde is playing near you and buy tickets through sites like Fandango.

Is Blonde on Netflix yet?

You can watch Blonde at home on Netflix starting September 28. The film is a Netflix Original and therefore cannot be streamed on other services.

Netflix’s basic plan costs $10 per month, allowing you to stream on one screen at a time in standard definition. To watch in high definition on up to two devices simultaneously, you’ll need Netflix’s Standard plan at $15.50 per month. The price for a premium Netflix subscription is $20 per month, which enables Ultra HD streaming on up to four screens simultaneously.

The Netflix app is available on most smart TVs, mobile devices, video game consoles, Apple TV, Fire TV and Roku products. Check out the full list of supported devices on the Netflix website.

What is “Blonde” based on?

Blonde is based on the book of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, which was published in 2000. The book is not intended to be a biography, but rather a fictionalized version of Marilyn Monroe’s life with a mixture of true events.

Before the Netflix film, Blonde was adapted into a 2001 CBS miniseries starring Poppy Montgomery as Monroe.

Why did “Blonde” get an NC-17 rating?

One of the most controversial aspects of “Blonde” is that it received an NC-17 rating. The MPAA’s NC-17 rating indicates that no one under the age of 17 may see the film in theaters. This is a stricter rating than R, allowing viewers under the age of 17 to still enter if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Blonde will make history as the first NC-17 film to be released via streaming Netflix Original. It received the rating for some sexual content, including a graphic depiction of sexual violence.

Is Blonde worth watching?

Marilyn Monroe’s story has been told countless times on screen, but Blonde seems to offer an intriguing reinterpretation of her life and career. The film received a 14-minute standing ovation upon its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Early reviews for “Blonde” are mixed but mostly positive, with critics praising the performance of Ana de Armas and the film’s unique cinematography. As of September 16, “Blonde” holds a “63% Fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes.