Poor Things - movie: where to watch streaming online (2024)

Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe star in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Frankenstein-esque tale

Poor Things is a surrealist drama film produced by Film4 Productions, Fruit Tree, Element Pictures, and TSG Entertainment. The film is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, who is known for his films that often contain elements of dark humour and unsettling themes such asThe Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and The Favourite. Poor Things is adapted from Alasdair Gray’s novel of the same name. The screenplay is written by Tony McNamara, who previously collaborated with Lanthimos on The Favourite, co-wrote Cruella, and created the series The Great.

Academy Award-winning actress Emma Stone stars as Bella Baxter, the resurrected woman who attempts to live a truly authentic life. Willem Dafoe stars as Dr Godwin Baxter, the doctor who brings Bella back to life. Mark Ruffalo plays Duncan Wedderbum, a lawyer with whom Bella runs off to embark on her new life’s adventure. They are joined by American comedians Jerrod Carmichael, who plays Harry Astley, and Ramy Youssef, who plays Max McCandles. Also featuring in the film’s strong cast are Christopher Abbott, Kathryn Hunter, Margaret Qualley, Wayne Brett, and Suzy Bemba.

• February 4, 2021
  • It is reported that Yorgos Lanthimos will adapt Alasdair Gray novel Poor Things, with Emma Stone as the star. (Source: Empire)
• March 10, 2021
  • Willem Dafoe is cast opposite Emma Stone as Dr Godwin Baxter in Poor Things. (Source: Deadline)
• April 13, 2021
  • Comedian Ramy Youssef is reported to have been cast in Poor Things. (Source: Deadline)
• May 25, 2021
  • Mark Ruffalo and Jerrod Carmichael join the cast of Poor Things. (Source: Variety)
• April 28, 2023
  • First-look images from the production are released, displaying the film’s unique style and humour. (Source: Collider)
• May 11, 2023
  • A teaser trailer for Poor Things is released, showing Emma Stone’s Bella Baxter being resurrected. (Source: YouTube)
• June 8, 2023
  • The first full-length trailer for the movie is released, showing the full cast of characters played by Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, and Mark Ruffalo in their over-the-top roles. (Source: YouTube)
• July 27, 2023
  • Poor Things’ release date is pushed back in the UK to January 12, 2024, with its premiere set for August 30, 2023 at the Venice Film Festival. (Source: Collider)
• August 31, 2023
  • It is announced that Poor Things will be screened at the BFI London Film Festival taking place between October 4 and 15. (Source: Deadline)
• August 30, 2023
  • A new featurette is released, showing actress Emma Stone discussing the making of the film, and compassionately looking at her character's learning curve when arriving in the real world. (Source: Collider)
• September 1, 2023
  • Poor Things receives a 10-minute and 37-second standing ovation from the audience at the Venice Film Festival. The time is one of the best ever seen at the festival and signals to cinema-goers that the film is not to be missed. (Source: Deadline)
• September 6, 2023
  • Poor Things wins the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. (Source: The Playlist)
• December 11, 2023
  • Poor Things is nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy(Emma Stone), Best Supporting Actor (Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo), Best Director (Yorgos Lanthimos), Best Screenplay, and Best Score. The awards show is set to take place on January 7, 2024. (Source: Deadline)
• January 7, 2024
  • Poor Things wins Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Emma Stone) at the Golden Globes. (Source: Deadline)
• January 12, 2024
  • Poor Things premieres in cinemas in the UK.