Steven Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans' is up for best picture at the Golden Globes — here's how to watch the semi-autobiographical drama

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• Steven Spielberg's award-winning drama "The Fabelmans" is now available to watch online.
• The film is semi-autobiographical with a story loosely based on Spielberg's early life.
• You can rent or buy "The Fabelmans" from services like Prime Video, Vudu, and Apple TV.

"The Fabelmans" is the latest movie from acclaimed director Steven Spielberg. The award-winning coming-of-age drama has received numerous awards and nominations since hitting theaters in November, and it's now available to buy or rent online.

Loosely based on Spielberg's own adolescence, "The Fabelmans" follows a young man who aspires to become a filmmaker. As he chases his dream, he faces challenges with his dysfunctional family and uses the power of movies to reveal new truths about those closest to him.

Check out the trailer for 'The Fabelmans'

"The Fabelmans" is directed by Spielberg from a script he co-wrote with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner ("Angels in America"). Gabriel LaBelle stars as 16-year-old Sammy Fabelman, while Michelle Williams and Paul Dano play his parents. Seth Rogen and Judd Hirsch round out the cast as a close family friend and Sammy's great uncle, respectively.

How to watch 'The Fabelmans'

You can watch "The Fabelmans" at home through digital retailers like Amazon, Apple TV, and Vudu. The movie costs $20 to rent or $25 to buy in up to 4K quality. "The Fabelmans" is also still playing in theaters nationwide.

If you purchase the movie, you'll get to stream it whenever you like with no restrictions. If you rent it, you get 30 days to start watching the film, and then 48 hours to finish it after you hit play. The current rental price carries a premium since the movie is still playing in theaters, but the price is expected to drop to around $7 over the coming months.

Apps for digital retailers are available on most mobile devices, smart TVs, and streaming players from major brands. You should check each retailer's site for a full list of supported devices before making your purchase.

When will 'The Fabelmans' be available to stream on Peacock?

Like all Universal Studios releases, "The Fabelmans" is expected to stream on Peacock before arriving on any other subscription services. An exact release date has not been confirmed, but new movies can debut on Peacock as soon as 45 days after premiering in theaters.

If Universal follows this release strategy, "The Fabelmans" could start streaming on Peacock by December 26. Once the movie arrives on Peacock, it's expected to be exclusive to Premium ($5/month) and Premium Plus ($10/month) members.

Is 'The Fabelmans' based on Steven Spielberg's life?

"The Fablemans" is loosely inspired by director Steven Spielberg's early life. But while the movie has many autobiographical ties to the director's youth and family, it also has fictional elements and is not considered a direct autobiography.

Is 'The Fabelmans' worth watching?

"The Fabelmans" has received widespread critical acclaim and holds a "91% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of December 13.

Critics praise the film's personal storytelling and heartfelt celebration of filmmaking. The movie has also earned several awards and nominations. It's up for best picture at the Golden Globes and is getting lots of Oscar buzz.