When will Back to Black be available to stream online? Streaming options explored

Marisa Abela plays Amy Winehouse in Back to Black, the new biographical drama film based on one of the most legendary and tragic female singers in the world. The film got its theatrical release on May 17, 2024 and now, fans can watch it in the comfort of their homes, through the Peacock streaming service from July 5, 2024.

Since Amy's tragic death in 2011, her life had been documented in the Asif Kapadia-directed documentary film, Amy. But director Sam Taylor-Johnson decided to make a feature film to tell her story, with a screenplay written by Matt Greenhalgh.

Young English actress Marisa Abela is portraying Amy Winehouse, and the film also features Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville, Juliet Cowan, and Sam Buchanan in prominent roles.

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Where to watch Back to Black online?

The wait to watch the acclaimed Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black is over. Fans can now stream the film on their television and mobile devices with a subscription to the Peacock streaming platform, where the film released on July 5, 2024.

Viewers can choose from two monthly subscriptions: the Peacock Premium plan for $5.99 a month with ads, and a $11.99 a month Peacock Premium Plus plan, without ads, with a download option for certain titles.

However, Peacock is not the only platform available to stream Back to Black. The film is also available to buy or rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV in the United States and the UK. Viewers in the United States can buy the film for $19.99 on Amazon Prime Video. In the UK one can either rent it for £4.99 or buy it for £13.99 on the same platform.

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What is Back to Black about?

Back to Black is a dramatized presentation of Amy Winehouse's life, and the events that inspired some of the most iconic songs of all time.

Amy died due to an accidental alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011, at age 27. She left behind a rich legacy along with two best-selling music albums, Frank and Back to Black. The second one was universally acclaimed and won many prestigious awards, including multiple Grammys.

The film explores the early days of her upbringing in a music-loving Jewish family and her subsequent musical career. While delving into Amy's complex personality, her personal issues, and her struggle with fame, the film also offers a nuanced look at Amy's meteoric rise to fame that her unexpected death often overshadows.

The most intriguing part for the fans is the use of Amy's iconic music in the film along with other tracks. The film aims to contribute to the singer's legacy, by celebrating not only her tragic death but her talent and life.

Produced by StudioCanal and Monumental Pictures, the film's casting of Marisa Abela as Winehouse has generated significant interest. The young actress, who previously found praise for her performances in Industry and Rouge Agent, has been burdened with the monumental task of portraying the complex life that the singer had gone through.

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Fans can stream Back to Black on Peacock with a subscription, or buy or rent it on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.