How to watch Past Lives – is it streaming?

Past Lives is the Academy Award nominee that has still managed to fly under the radar – here’s how to watch it and whether it’s available on streaming.

A24 is no stranger to releasing banger after banger, with Past Lives being the pick of the bunch shortly before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes took effect.

The movie’s official synopsis reads: “Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Decades later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront destiny, love, and the choices that make a life.”

With the movie recently making its mark at the Oscar nominations, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Past Lives, including whether it’s streaming.

Is Past Lives on streaming?

No, Past Lives is not currently available on any streaming platforms.

However, it is available to rent and/or buy on various digital sites, including Apple TV+, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Video.

In addition to this, Past Lives is also still available to watch in some theaters. The movie originally had a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on June 2, 2023, before expanding to more theaters on June 9. It was then released nationwide on June 23.

Catch the full trailer for the film below:

Is Past Lives on Netflix?

Past Lives isn’t currently available to stream on Netflix.

We’ll keep this page updated should this change.

Is Past Lives worth watching?

According to Rotten Tomatoes, Past Lives has a 96% rating on the Tomatometer, with an additional audience score of 84%.

In our five-star review, we wrote: “Featuring minimal yet profound dialogue, grounded performances and a clever subversion of romantic drama cliches, Past Lives is an authentic and realistic look at the ties that bind us as humans and how these connections can shape the trajectory of our lives.”

Mark Kermode at The Observer agreed: “Plaudits to the principal cast, who do a miraculous job of portraying inner conflict and ecstasy with the merest tilt of a head, or subtle shift of a shoulder.”

Kevin A. Ranson at MovieCrypt.com added: “With all the trappings of a romantic love triangle, the narrative skews toward the less-explored drama: how do we move forward from here? With aspects to cheer for & fear for in each character, this personal production believably bleeds angst & regret…”

Scott Phillips at Forbes concluded: “Past Lives is astute and sharply-observed, emotional without being sentimental. It has lived rent-free in my mind since I saw it six months ago. It’s not to be missed.”

You can find out which Oscars Past Lives has been nominated for here.