

Nickel Boys
Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
Where to watch Nickel Boys in United States
Click a service to open Nickel Boys there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Nickel Boys streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Crave Amazon Channel | — |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
About Nickel Boys
Nickel Boys is a 2024 English-language drama and history film directed by RaMell Ross. The cast is led by Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
Nickel Boys was produced by Plan B Entertainment, Louverture Films, and Anonymous Content and made in United States of America. It was released on December 13, 2024, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- RaMell Ross
- Writers
- RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes
- Release date
- December 13, 2024
- OTT release
- February 11, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $23 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Plan B Entertainment, Louverture Films, Anonymous Content
Nickel Boys cast & crew
Nickel Boys was directed by RaMell Ross and written by RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes.
The cast features Ethan Herisse as Elwood, Brandon Wilson as Turner, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Hattie, Hamish Linklater as Spencer, Gralen Bryant Banks as Blakeley, and Fred Hechinger as Harper.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex Somers, cinematography is by Jomo Fray, and it was produced by Colson Whitehead and Joslyn Barnes.
Is Nickel Boys worth watching?
Nickel Boys holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 350 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Nickel Boys is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Nickel Boys
In United States, you can stream Nickel Boys on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 11, 2025.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Nickel Boys

Ethan Herisse
Elwood

Brandon Wilson
Turner

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Hattie

Hamish Linklater
Spencer

Gralen Bryant Banks
Blakeley

Fred Hechinger
Harper

Jimmie Fails
Mr. Hill

Luke Tennie
Griff

Bryan Gael Guzman
Jaime
Ethan Cole Sharp
Young Elwood

Sam Malone
Percy

Najah Bradley
Evelyn
Nickel Boys — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nickel Boys in United States?
Nickel Boys is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Nickel Boys on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Nickel Boys is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Nickel Boys in?
Nickel Boys is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nickel Boys?
Nickel Boys runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Nickel Boys rated?
Nickel Boys is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 350 ratings.
▸When did Nickel Boys release on OTT?
Nickel Boys became available digitally on February 11, 2025.











