The A24 period dramaQueer(2024) has received its release date for streaming. Director Luca Guadagnino’s latest romance marks his second collaboration withChallengerswriter Justin Kuritzkes as the two adapt William S. Burroughs' 1985 novella of the same name for the big screen. Set during the 1950s in Mexico City, the film follows disillusioned American expat William Lee (Daniel Craig) as he embarks on a whirlwind infatuation with the much younger Eugen Allerton (Drew Starkey). TheQueercast also features Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, Henrique Zaga, and Omar Apollo.
Now,Max has revealedQueerwill be gracing the small screens on the streaming platform exclusively startingFriday, March 28.Craig’s performance in A24’s romance drama earned him several award nominations, but narrowly missed securing theJames Bondactor his first Best Actor Oscar nomination. Overall,Queerfailed to receive any awards at the 97th Academy Awards.
What Queer’s Streaming Release Date Means
Guadagnino’s Latest Can Find Newfound Appreciation
Following his reprisal of Detective Blanc inGlass Onion,the A24 romanceis Craig’s second filmsince his tenure ended as Bond inNo Time to Die(2021).Queerreceived positive reviews from audiences and critics alike, withmany noting Craig’s vulnerable performance as a highlight of the film’s surrealist dive into desire. In areview ofQueer,Screen Rant’s Alex Harrison wrote “self-loathing courses beneath Craig’s performance” as the lovesick Lee stands"among his best.“Craig’s work inQueerdid not go unnoticed, with nominations from the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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The Brutalist
With several powerhouse performances in consideration for Best Actor,it’s possible that Craig’s performance was simply overshadowedby actors who have received most of the Oscar buzz.Queer’s snub may also point to a larger trend within Academy voters, who have disregarded the erotic in recent years, as seen withBabygirlandChallengers. Yet,Guadagnino’s arguably more controversial romance,Call Me By Your Name(2017), received several nominations at the 90th Academy Awards, and won Best Adapted Screenplay.Queer’s streaming release on Max is a second chance for the film and for Craig’s work to find an even wider audience.
Our Take On Queer’s Streaming Release Date
Craig’s Oscar Snub Can’t Diminish His Boldest Role Yet
While Craig is overdue for a Best Actor nomination,Queerproves that he’s unafraid to push boundaries and redefinehis post-James Bond legacy. His performance is layered—imbued with longing, self-destruction, and an aching vulnerability. The fact that Craig received major award nominations but was ultimately left out of the Oscar race perhaps speaks more to the Academy’s ongoing reluctance to embrace explicitly queer and erotically charged films than to any shortcoming in his acting. As a fan of both Guadagnino and Craig, I’m excited that I’ll be able to watchQueerfrom the comfort of home soon.
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Queer chronicles the life of American expat William Lee in 1950s Mexico City. His solitary existence changes with the arrival of Eugene Allerton, a young student, sparking a profound connection and altering Lee’s interactions within a small American community.
