How to watch The Banshees of Inisherin

Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell in The Banshees of Inisherin
Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell in The Banshees of Inisherin (Image credit: Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures)

If you want to see a different, dark kind of break up movie, then you’ll probably want to watch The Banshees of Inisherin from Martin McDonagh and starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. The movie serves as a reunion between McDonagh and his two In Bruges co-stars and is being reviewed as one of the best movies of the year.

With the positive reactions, including for the performances from Farrell and Gleeson, The Banshees of Inisherin is building up some early Oscar buzz. Fans around the world (US and UK included) can check it out for themselves as of October 21.

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch The Banshees of Iniserhin.

How to stream The Banshees of Inisherin

You can now watch The Banshees of Inisherin at home, as the movie is on HBO Max in the US. You of course need to be an HBO Max subscriber if you want to watch The Banshees of Inisherin on the platform. UK subscribers can stream the movie now as well directly on Disney Plus.

If you don't want to sign up to a streaming service just to watch The Banshees of Inisherin, you can rent or purchase it through digital on-demand, including on Google Play.

How to watch The Banshees of Inisherin in movie theaters 

The Banshees of Inisherin's run in movie theaters has just about come to an end, though there are some screenings still taking place in theaters, particularly ahead of the Oscars on March 12. Check sites like Fandango to see if and where it is playing near you.

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The Banshees of Inisherin Blu-ray/DVD

If you're still a fan of physical media, The Banshees of Inisherin Blu-ray/DVD is now available..

The DVD copy is set to include a number of bonus features, including Martin McDonagh discussing his inspiration for the movie and the process making it; scouting locations for where The Banshees of Inisherin was filmed; as well as a number of deleted scenes.

Everything else you need to know about The Banshees of Inisherin

Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin tells the story of two lifelong friends who find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship and the alarming consequences that stem from that. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star as the two friends, with Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan also starring.

As of its release, The Banshees of Inisherin has earned a 97% "Certified Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as an 87 and a "Must-See" designation from Metacritic. The movie also received the most Golden Globe nominations of any movie, with eight.

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Michael Balderston

Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.