Steven Spielberg’s Acclaimed Autobiographical Film Finds New Streaming Home

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Steven Spielberg’s 2022 film, The Fabelmans, is now available to stream on Peacock. This semi-autobiographical drama, from the director of classics like Jaws, Saving Private Ryan, and Jurassic Park, joins a December update that also includes films like Erin Brockovich, Gladiator, the entire Rocky and Creed series, and All The Money In The World.

Directed by Spielberg and co-written with Tony Kushner, The Fabelmans tells the story of Sammy Fabelman’s childhood. After being deeply moved by the film The Greatest Show on Earth, young Sammy discovers a passion for movies and filmmaking.

Sammy begins to understand his family’s hidden problems when he starts filming his life. Growing up in a strained and difficult home, he’s deeply impacted by his parents’ troubled relationship. However, he discovers comfort and a creative outlet by expressing himself through filmmaking, as described in the Letterboxd synopsis.

In post-World War II Arizona, a young Sammy Fabelman dreams of making movies as he grows up. He soon uncovers a surprising family secret and learns how filmmaking can help him understand what’s really happening around him.

While Widely Acclaimed, ‘The Fabelmans’ Is One of Spielberg’s Lowest-Grossing Movies


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When The Fabelmans premiered in theaters in November 2022, it didn’t perform particularly well financially. Despite receiving high praise at film festivals beforehand, which suggested it would be a hit, audiences didn’t flock to see Spielberg’s deeply personal film.

While The Fabelmans earned over $45 million at the box office—slightly more than its $40 million production cost—it was one of Steven Spielberg’s lowest-grossing films. Along with his 2021 film West Side Story, it represents a commercial setback for his work in recent years. However, despite not resonating with large audiences, The Fabelmans still received the positive reviews it earned.

Spielberg’s deeply personal film, The Fabelmans, is among his most critically acclaimed works in the last quarter-century. With a 92% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes (and 83% from audiences), it’s second only to his 2002 film, Catch Me If You Can (96%). The film earned seven nominations at the Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, but didn’t win any. However, it was honored at the Golden Globes, winning two awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director.

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2025-12-20 21:32