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An all-star crime caper that’s “difficult to hate” is now available to watch at home

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An all-star crime caper is now available to buy or rent at home after its theatrical run.

In the latest work of director Wes Anderson, we find ourselves in a fictional Middle Eastern landscape. Here, an arms dealer and his daughter, who’s taken holy vows as a nun, are forced to flee when they become targets of hired killers.

Once again, the enigmatic film director has gathered an illustrious group of stars for this production, featuring Benicio del Toro, Riz Ahmed, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hanks, Willem Dafoe, Jeffrey Wright, and Bill Murray among others.

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Following its release a month ago, you can now buy or rent the movie digitally at platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and the Microsoft Store.

At the time of writing, the film costs £15.99 to rent for 48 hours, and £19.99 to purchase.

The Phoenician Plan has received praise from critics as well, boasting a strong 77% positive score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 256 reviews at the time of composition.

Here’s what some of the reviews have said:

The New Statesman

To begin with, the term ‘The Phoenician Scheme‘ offers an engaging experience, unlike its earlier counterparts that were more like collections of events. This work, in contrast, presents a narrative, rather than just a series of incidents. It maintains Anderson’s distinctive style but diverges from his later works by not focusing primarily on these stylistic elements.

The Guardian

The performance is consistently engaging, presented with the customary intensity and vigor, yet it lacks the previous levels of romantic grandeur.

RogerEbert.com

With a typically impressive cast, the film “The Phoenician Scheme” may not be everyone’s preferred Wes Anderson movie. However, its charm is undeniable, making it equally challenging not to appreciate it despite its potential lack of favorite status.

The Phoenician Scheme is available to purchase and rent from various digital retailers now.

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2025-06-24 23:18

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