How to watch ‘Longlegs’ at home: When is it streaming?

We’ve been anticipating the release of Longlegs for months and now it’s officially available to watch from behind a blanket on your couch at home.

Written and directed by Osgood Perkins (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House) and starring Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, and the one and only Nicolas Cage, Longlegs has been a huge box office hit for the indie studio Neon. Critics are calling the film “unsettling,” to say the least. If you have yet to see Cage in all his serial killer glory or you want to make your skin crawl once again from the (dis)comfort of your home, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Longlegs.

What is Longlegs about?

Longlegs follows the FBI investigation of a decades-long serial killing spree in Oregon. There’s no other evidence at the crime scenes except for cryptic letters signed “Longlegs.” It Follows star Maika Monroe is the lead FBI agent, Lee Harker, who is assigned to investigate the serial killer — and it turns out she might be more connected to the case than it seems. Oh, and that serial killer? It’s Nicolas Cage in some extremely haunting prosthetics and makeup.

Here’s a glimpse at the horror-thriller in the official trailer:

Is Longlegs worth watching?

A surprise hit, Longlegs has brought it over $100 million at the worldwide box office. That makes it the highest grossing indie film of the year and the top-grossing R-rated horror film of 2024. And considering Neon’s production budget under $10 million (before prints and advertising costs), that makes it a massive success.

Of course, box office numbers don’t mean much unless people actually like the film. Fortunately, critic reviews are largely positive for the Nic Cage serial killer thriller. It currently has an 86 percent critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Interestingly, though, audiences aren’t quite as enthusiastic, giving Longlegs a 60 percent score based on over 2,500 ratings.

Mashable’s own critic noted that while Cage’s performance was brilliant, the film “doesn’t fully (or even partway) commit to its most bone-chilling ideas.”

Read Mashable’s full review of Longlegs.

Can I watch Longlegs at home?

While it’s still in select theaters nationwide, you can skip the big screen and watch Longlegs at home as of Aug. 23. The horror-thriller is now officially available to rent or buy on digital-on-demand retailers like Prime Video, YouTube, and Apple TV for those who’d rather watch the film from their couch. If you’d rather wait and stream the film, keep reading for more information.

Note: If you choose to rent the film, you’ll have 30 days to start watching and just 48 hours once you begin.

Here are some of the platforms where you can rent or purchase the film online:

When is Longlegs streaming?

There’s no official streaming date yet for Longlegs, but since the indie film distributor Neon has a deal with Hulu, we expect the film to make its streaming debut on the service later this year. You can set yourself up for success by signing up for the streamer ahead of time. Hulu is surprisingly one of the most affordable streamers around and offers a generous 30-day trial to newbies. Subscriptions start at $7.99 per month, but we’ve rounded up the greatest ways you can save on your subscription below.

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Greatest for students: Hulu Student

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