'Blonde' stars Ana de Armas as Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe — here's how to watch it at home starting September 28

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Ana de Armas as movie star Marilyn Monroe in Netflix's "Blonde."

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• "Blonde" is now playing in select theaters, and it premieres September 28 on Netflix.
• The movie stars Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, and offers a fictionalized take on the movie star's life.
• Netflix starts at $10/month for standard definition streaming and goes up to $20/month for 4K streaming.

"Blonde," starring Ana de Armas as Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, premiered in select theaters on September 16. Fans hoping to watch the movie at home, however, don't have to wait long. The film will stream exclusively on Netflix starting September 28.

"Blonde" is a fictionalized take on actress Marilyn Monroe's life based on the book of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates. The movie follows Norma Jeane Mortenson's transformation into the movie star Marilyn Monroe throughout Hollywood in the 1950s. As Monroe's career skyrockets, "Blonde" explores how behind-the-scenes exploitation and addictions contrast with the star's on-screen appearance.

Check out the trailer for 'Blonde'

From director and writer Andrew Dominik, the NC-17-rated movie is primarily shot in black-and-white with certain segments in color. The supporting cast includes Adrien Brody ("The Pianist"), Bobby Cannavale ("Third Watch"), Xavier Samuel ("Adore"), and Julianne Nicholson ("August: Osage County").

How to watch 'Blonde'

"Blonde" is now screening in select movie theaters in New York City. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 8, and it will expand to more theaters in the US on September 23 before hitting Netflix on September 28.

You can see if "Blonde" is playing in your area and buy tickets through sites like Fandango.

Is 'Blonde' on Netflix yet?

You can watch "Blonde" at home on Netflix starting September 28. The film is a Netflix original, so it won't be available to stream on any other services.

Netflix's basic plan costs $10 a month, which lets you stream on one screen at a time in standard definition. To watch in high definition on up to two devices simultaneously, you'll need Netflix's standard plan for $15.50 a month. The price for a premium Netflix subscription is $20 a month, which allows Ultra HD streaming on up to four screens at a time.

The Netflix app is available on most smart TVs, mobile devices, video game consoles, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku products. Check out the full list of supported devices on Netflix's website.

What is 'Blonde' based on?

"Blonde" is based on the book of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, which was published in 2000. The book is not intended as a biography, but is rather a fictionalized version of Marilyn Monroe's life with a mix of true events.

Before Netflix's movie, "Blonde" was adapted into a CBS miniseries in 2001 starring Poppy Montgomery as Monroe.

Why did 'Blonde' get an NC-17 rating?

One of the most controversial aspects of "Blonde" is that it received an NC-17 rating. The MPAA's NC-17 rating indicates that no one 17 or under is allowed admittance to see the film in theaters. This is a more strict rating than R, which still allows viewers 17 and under admittance if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

"Blonde" will make history as the first NC-17 movie to be released via streaming as a Netflix original. It earned the rating for some sexual content, including a graphic depiction of sexual violence.

Is 'Blonde' worth watching?

Marilyn Monroe's story has been told numerous times on screen, but "Blonde" seems to offer an intriguing reimagining of her life and career. The movie received a 14-minute standing ovation after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Early reviews for "Blonde" are mixed but mostly positive, with critics praising Ana de Armas' performance and the film's unique cinematography. As of September 16, "Blonde" holds a "63% Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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