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Kristen Stewart's masterpiece historical drama film from the creator of Peaky Blinders is going to be leaving Netflix very soon. While she got her start starring in The Twilight Saga, Stewart's best movies came after her involvement in the franchise. These range from the 2016 drama Certain Women to the 2020 rom-com Happiest Season, co-starring Mackenzie Davis.
However, one of Stewart's greatest movies is Spencer, a 2021 psychological drama where she stars as Princess Diana of Wales. The movie follows Diana during the winter of 1991, as she begins to weigh her feelings about wanting to divorce her husband, Prince Charles, and exit the British royal family. The movie was written by Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders.
Now, Netflix has confirmed that Spencer, which is currently available to watch on the platform, will be leaving the streaming service on Saturday, February 7. This means there are only 15 more days as of writing to view the film before it leaves streaming. This announcement comes just before the release of Knight's next project, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, on March 20.
Spencer was extremely well-received by critics upon its release. The movie holds a Certified Fresh 83% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 366 reviews. These are bolstered by the film's many award nominations, such as Stewart getting nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars. Her performance is considered one of the most accurate of Princess Diana's to date.
Unfortunately, it won't be available to stream for very long, despite the actor's considerable success since its release. This includes The Chronology of Water, a film written and directed by Stewart in her feature film directorial debut. The movie earned considerable praise from critics, and won multiple film festival awards.
As for Spencer, the movie didn't actually do well at the box office: the film grossed $25.2 million against a budget of $18 million, making it a box office disappointment. However, the historical drama movie's shortcomings in this regard were bolstered by its awards and its critical praise, making it an unsung masterpiece within Stewart's career.
Once the movie leaves Netflix, there will be no other way to watch it on streaming. It will, however, remain available to rent and buy on VOD, meaning it's still accessible for those willing to pay for it. Given how much critical praise and attention Spencer earned upon release, it's a worthwhile watch for anyone intrigued by true stories about the royal family.
Release Date November 5, 2021
Runtime 117 Minutes
Director Pablo Larraín
Writers Steven Knight
Producers Maren Ade, Paul Webster, Janine Jackowski, Jeff Deutchman, Jonas Dornbach, Steven Knight, Juan de Dios Larraín, Tom Quinn, Ben von Dobeneck, Sarah Nagel, Michael Bloom, Isabell Wiegand, Ryan Heller, Maria Zuckerman
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Timothy Spall
Major Alistair Gregorys
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