Streaming ‘Sentimental Value’: How to Watch the Cannes Film Festival Favorite With 96% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Published 12/27/2025, 12:38 PM EST

In a cinematic landscape crowded with fleeting releases, some films demand attention not just for their storytelling but for the emotional resonance they leave long after the credits roll. This year, Sentimental Value emerged as one such standout, captivating audiences at the Cannes Film Festival with its poignant narrative and masterful performances. Critics have been equally enamored, awarding the film an impressive 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, cementing its status as a must-watch.

For those eager to experience this festival favorite from the comfort of home, here is how to stream it online.

A look at Sentimental Value's digital footprints

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Sentimental Value is not available to stream for free on any platform. It can only be rented or purchased on digital services, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. On all three platforms, the movie is listed for rent at $14.99 and for purchase at $19.99, giving viewers options to watch it with a plan suitable for their budgets.

Sentimental Value follows Gustav Borg, a former director who left his family after his marriage ended. His adult daughters, Nora, a successful but anxious actress, and Agnes, a historian, resent him for leaving. Gustav tries to make amends by creating a film and wanting Nora to star as he returns home after the death of his ex-wife, but she refuses.

Over time, they face old grievances and family tensions, eventually finding understanding and reconnecting. The movie's Cannes Film Festival run is also noteworthy.

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Premiering at this year's acclaimed cinematic showcase, the film impressed audiences so profoundly that it earned a prestigious award.

All about Sentimental Value at Cannes

Sentimental Value had a major moment at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it premiered in the official competition and won the Grand Prix, the festival's second-highest honor after the Palme d’Or. Directed by Joachim Trier and co-written with Eskil Vogt, the cast includes Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning, who will next appear in the Hunger Games prequel. The film earned one of the longest standing ovations at Cannes, reported to be around 19 minutes after its screening.

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With its heartfelt storytelling, exceptional performances, and festival acclaim, Sentimental Value is more than just a film. Whether one is drawn to its family drama, the masterful direction of Joachim Trier, or simply curious about the Cannes sensation everyone is talking about, now is the perfect time to watch. Streaming options make it accessible for viewers everywhere, inviting them to connect with a story that celebrates forgiveness, reconciliation, and the complexities of human relationships.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

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