In his latest work, Guillermo del Toro showcases his cinematic ingenuity with Nightmare Alley, based on the 1946 novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham. Starring Bradley Cooper as a charming carnival worker whose ambitions push him to take bold steps to further his career, he is joined by Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe and Rooney Mara in starring roles. Nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards, find out how to watch the movie via select streaming services in this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
Nightmare Alley 2021 movie preview
Nightmare Alley is a modern noir thriller that follows Stanton Carlisle, a carny whose penchant for success and recognition leads him to conjure opportunities with his scheming. Learning psychic techniques after working with a clairvoyant, Zeena, and her mentalist but alcoholic husband Pete, he uses his newfound skills to reinvent himself as a psychic act for the wealthy elite. However, he ignores that one rule he’s supposed to follow when using these skills – do not use it to lead people on into thinking that he can communicate with the dead.
During his time at the carnival, he develops feelings for fellow performer, Molly. They leave after a tragedy and starts over with a two-person act, using Pete and Zeena’s methods, and with Molly as his assistant. Having earned a reputation among wealthy clients with his well-chosen words hooks, Stanton soon finds the hard way that certain rules are created to avoid tragic consequences and there are lines that are not meant to be crossed.
Nightmare Alley is directed by Guillermo del Toro from a screenplay by del Toro and Kim Morgan. Raved for its direction, writing and cinematography, Hollywood Reporter described the film as “a soaring spectacle that casts a spell”. For those who have been waiting for Nightmare Alley to premiere via streaming, the movie is scheduled to screen on select platforms in March 2022.
Nightmare Alley movie cast
The star-studded cast of Nightmare Alley is headlined by Bradley Cooper, alongside Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe and Rooney Mara. Check out the complete cast of the film noir below.
Nightmare Alley 2021 release date
Nightmare Alley premiered in the theatres last December. A black and white version, Nightmare Alley: Vision in Darkness and Light, was released in select regions last January. Just a few months later, it became widely available in Australia via Foxtel’s Movies Premiere channel on 19th March 2022.
| Movie | Available | Streaming TV Services |
|---|---|---|
| Nightmare Alley 2021 | On Demand | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
Which streaming TV services show Nightmare Alley?
Guillermo Del Toro’s 2021 film is available for streaming TV audiences in Australia on select platforms. To watch Nightmare Alley and other new movies, Foxtel’s entertainment bundles are frequently discounted. The movie is also available on Foxtel from Telstra and Foxtel Now. Check out which streaming service the movie is on as soon as Nightmare Alley premieres on streaming.
| Streaming TV | Nightmare Alley 2021 |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel from Telstra | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| BINGE | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Amazon Prime | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV Plus | No |
| Free to air | No |
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How to watch Nightmare Alley 2021?
FeaturedNightmare Alley had its streaming premiere in Australia via Foxtel‘s Movies Premiere. In Australia, Movies Premiere is available via Foxtel, Foxtel Now, or Foxtel from Telstra. The cheapest Foxtel Plus has to be bundled with Movies HD in order to access movie channels, in addition to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. For Foxtel Now users, Movies Premiere is part of the Movies add-on pack on top of the base Essentials pack. The Nightmare Alley movie isn’t available on free-to-air yet.
Stream Nightmare Alley 2021 on Foxtel Now
You can watch this Del Toro movie with a pleasantly pulpy spin when you sign up for a free 10-day trial with Foxtel Now. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan. You will need to add the Movies pack in order to access Foxtel’s movie channels.
Watch Nightmare Alley 2021 on Telstra
Foxtel from Telstra offers great deals that’ll make you save on plan fees. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer you can also watch Nightmare Alley on the move using the Foxtel Go app. The Foxtel Now from Telstra offer is only available to existing Telstra Broadband and Mobile customers. You get the entire first month for free when you sign up to Foxtel Now via Telstra.
Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley trailer
Excited to finally watch this acclaimed del Toro movie? Check out Nightmare Alley’s official trailer below.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel
Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to watch Nightmare Alley with Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
