The Oscar-winning film Joker is heading to UK streaming services for the first time this month.<\/p>\n
The Joaquin Phoenix fronted film will arrive to NowTV on Friday, August 7 via the Cinema Pass. <\/p>\n
Viewers can sign up to the pass for a seven-day free trial at nowtv.com. Then you can cancel it before your free trial is up or continue it and pay 11.99 per month. <\/p>\n
Based on DC Comics characters the film is set in in 1981, it follows Arthur Fleck, a failed stand-up comedian whose descent into insanity and nihilism inspires a violent counter-cultural revolution against the wealthy in a decaying Gotham City.<\/p>\n
The film also features Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz and Frances Conroy and was nominated for 11 Academy Awards winning two, including Best Actor for Phoenix.<\/p>\n
Upon its release the film received polarising reviews with praise for Phoenix and the film's score, while some criticised the violence in the film and portrayal of mental illness.<\/p>\n
The NowTV Cinema Pass is also home to big hits Spider-Man: Far From Home, Detective Pikachu, Rocketman, Toy Story 4 and The Lion King.<\/p>\n
To find out more and to sign up go to NowTV website here.<\/p>\n
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