How to watch The Zone of Interest

Sandra Hüller in The Zone of Interest
Sandra Hüller in The Zone of Interest (Image credit: Courtesy of A24)

Jonathan Glazer's last movie was 2013's Under the Skin, so fans of his work are sure to be thrilled that The Zone of Interest is now playing. It's just an added bonus that the movie is one of the best-reviewed movies of the year. But how can you watch The Zone of Interest?

The Holocaust drama is one of the final 2023 entries from A24, which has had a big year with the likes of Past Lives, You Hurt My Feelings, Talk to Me, Priscilla and The Iron Claw (releasing on December 22). The mini-major Hollywood studio has drummed up a wide slay of fans with its slate of movies that challenge the typical studio fare. The Zone of Interest definitely falls into that camp.

Here is everything you need to know on how to watch The Zone of Interest, including where it is available and if it is available on streaming yet.

How to watch The Zone of Interest in movie theaters

The Zone of Interest is playing in movie theaters in the US and UK.

If you want to see for yourself if and where The Zone of Interest is playing near you, you can get a complete picture on Fandango, which will list all theaters in your area the movie is available and allow you to buy tickets for it directly on the site.

Another way to not only find screenings, but also potentially save money on going to the movies, is with movie theater subscriptions and membership programs. Offered by multiple US and UK movie theater chains, movie lovers can get free, discounted or monthly allotments of movie tickets, as well as other moviegoing perks and rewards like deals on concessions.

Is The Zone of Interest streaming?

No, The Zone of Interest is not available on any streaming platform right now, but it is available for home viewing.

As of Tuesday, February 20, The Zone of Interest is available to buy or rent via digital on-demand platforms (Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube) in the US. For UK audiences, the movie is still only playing in movie theaters.

While we don't have any word on The Zone of Interest's streaming plan, there's a good chance it will do so on Max (for US consumers) as A24 struck a deal to have its movies land first on the streaming service.

What else to know about The Zone of Interest

Here is the official synopsis for The Zone of Interest:

"The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp."

The movie stars Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller as Rudolf and Hedwig. FYI, the entire movie is in German, so be prepared to read subtitles.

But don't let that scare you, because The Zone of Interest is one of the best-reviewed movies of the year. On Rotten Tomatoes it is officially "Certified Fresh" with a score of 92%. The movie has also been nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best International Feature.

Watch The Zone of Interest trailer right here:

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.