Is The French Dispatch on Netflix?
By D.J. Rivera
The Academy Award-nominated director Wes Anderson’s latest film, The French Dispatch, has all the critics talking, and many people that are Netflix subscribers would love to know if it’s available to watch on the streamer.
The filmmaker known for The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom, and Isle of Dogs has brought to the silver screen another whimsical story in his own signature style that he himself has dubbed a love letter to journalists. The story for the feature takes place in a fictional 20th century city in France that brings to life a collection of unique and engrossing stories published in The French Dispatch Magazine.
Like most of Anderson’s films, the cast is packed to the brim with A-listers making it a must-watch affair. Included in the ensemble cast is Benicio Del Toro, Adrien Brody, Léa Seydoux, Jeffrey Wright, Timothée Chalamet, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Lyna Khoudri, Tilda Swinton, Mathieu Amalric, Owen Wilson, Stephen Park, Saoirse Ronan, Willem Dafoe, Liev Schreiber, Edward Norton, and Elisabeth Moss.
Between the major talent involved, distinguished auteur, and intriguing narrative, there is no shortage of reasons for Netflix subscribers to inquire if The French Dispatch is available on the streamer.
Is The French Dispatch available on Netflix?
There have been many films from acclaimed directors like Anderson occupying space on Netflix’s roster, but unfortunately, some titles don’t always make the cut. Therefore, it is with no pleasure to report that The French Dispatch is not available on the streaming service, and there are no immediate plans for that status to change.
However, there are plenty of romantic comedy-dramas available on the streamer. Some of these exceptional endeavors include, To All the Boys, The Baker and the Beauty, and Five Feet Apart, just to name a few.
Where to watch The French Dispatch
There is only one way eager audiences can witness Anderson’s newest flick. The French Dispatch is being released only in the United States by Searchlight Pictures and can only be seen on the big screen on Oct. 22, 2021.
You can check out the trailer below:
Will you be watching The French Dispatch?