Joker (2019) is a psychological thriller film that serves as an origin story for the iconic Batman villain. Set in 1981, it explores the transformation of Arthur Fleck, a mentally troubled aspiring comedian, into the Joker, a symbol of chaos and anarchy in a bleak and gritty Gotham City.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Joker (2019) via streaming services such as HBO Max & Amazon Prime Video.
Is Joker available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Joker is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max & Amazon Prime Video.
The film delves into the origin story of Arthur Fleck, a mentally troubled and marginalized man in Gotham City. Set against a backdrop of societal decay and inequality, the movie explores themes of mental illness, isolation, and the consequences of a society that neglects its most vulnerable citizens.
The cast of Joker (2019) includes Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role of Arthur Fleck/Joker, alongside Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin, Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond, Frances Conroy as Penny Fleck, Brett Cullen as Thomas Wayne, and Shea Whigham as Detective Burke.
Watch Joker streaming via HBO Max
Joker is available to watch on HBO Max. It is a subscription-based streaming service offering a vast library of content, including HBO’s premium series and films, alongside a diverse selection of shows and movies from WarnerMedia properties, making it a comprehensive platform for premium entertainment.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials, allows streaming on two devices at once at Full HD, and allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution, along with providing Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
Watch Joker streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Along with HBO Max, Joker (2019) is also available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. It is a popular subscription-based streaming service offered by Amazon, featuring a vast library of movies, TV shows, original content, and exclusive series. Subscribers can access a wide range of entertainment options, including award-winning original productions and other movies.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
Joker (2019) synopsis is as follows:
“During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
