Film enthusiasts across the United Kingdom have just a few days left to stream one of Quentin Tarantino's most celebrated works on Netflix. The director's 2019 period comedy-drama, Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood, will depart the streaming platform's extensive catalogue on 7 January.
A Critically Acclaimed Masterpiece
Released in 2019, the film has been widely praised as a crowning achievement in Tarantino's storied career. It holds an impressive 86% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and was a major box office success, grossing over $377 million globally against a $90 million budget. Numerous reviewers have declared it his finest work since the iconic Pulp Fiction, with one noting it is "Tarantino's best, bravest and most confrontationally impudent movie" since that 1994 classic.
An Unrivalled Cast and Poignant Story
The film boasts an extraordinary ensemble cast featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, alongside luminaries like Al Pacino, Dakota Fanning, and the late Luke Perry, in his final screen appearance. Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the plot follows fading television actor Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Pitt) as they navigate a changing Hollywood industry, living next door to director Roman Polanski and actress Sharon Tate.
Audiences and critics alike have lauded it as a love letter to Hollywood's golden age. One viewer described it as "exceptional," carrying "the aura of a bygone era with unmatched grace." Another praised Tarantino's unique ability to pay homage to classic cinema while injecting his unmistakable style, calling the result an "instant classic."
Stream It Before It's Gone
As a co-production between the United Kingdom, United States, and China, the film has held a prominent place on Netflix UK. Its impending removal on January 7 serves as a final call for subscribers to experience or revisit Tarantino's nostalgic, revisionist vision. For those seeking a blend of sharp humour, dramatic depth, and meticulous period detail anchored by award-winning performances, the clock is ticking to stream this cinematic homage.
