American Fiction might not be as big of an Oscar contender as Oppenheimer or Poor Things, but it does still have five nominations including for Best Picture.
Based on the 2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everett, the story follows Monk, a novelist frustrated with how the establishment profits from clichéd Black entertainment and stereotypes, so he decides to satirically write a book embracing those clichés.
It turns out to be his most successful work, having been taken literally by its clueless audience.
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If you haven't managed to see it at the cinema, American Fiction is now available to watch at home, so here's how you can watch the movie ahead of the Oscars.
How to watch American Fiction right now
American Fiction was finally released in UK cinemas on February 2, 2024, and it's still out in select cinemas if you want the big-screen experience.
However, you can now also watch American Fiction right now on Prime Video in the UK if you're a subscriber.
If you're not a subscriber or haven't signed up to Amazon Prime in the past year, you can even watch the movie for free. Amazon is currently offering a 30-day free trial if you sign up for the full Amazon Prime service, which includes access to Prime Video and free postage.
You can also just sign up for Prime Video for £5.99 per month, but this option doesn't come with a free trial.
In the US, American Fiction is available to watch now on MGM+ for all subscribers. If you're not a subscriber, you can sign up if you're in the US and take advantage of a seven-day free trial to the service.
You can also rent it for $5.99 or buy it for $19.99 from Prime Video, iTunes and other digital retailers if you don't want to sign up to MGM+.
American Fiction is now out in UK cinemas and is also available to watch on Prime Video.
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