Oscar-Winning Movie Coming to OTT

The Brutalist, the acclaimed Oscar-winning film, is all set to premiere on OTT in India on June 28. It will be available for streaming on JioCinema (Jio Hotstar), and the platform is actively promoting the release. The announcement has already generated a lot of buzz among film lovers.

There's no need to explain why this movie is so special — it recently made headlines at the Oscars. Actor Adrien Brody won an Oscar for his performance in this film. While it’s not uncommon for actors to win an Oscar, what makes this remarkable is that this is Brody’s second.

He previously won Best Actor in 2002 for his role in The Pianist, a film set during World War II. Now, 23 years later, he has won another Oscar in the same category for The Brutalist. Interestingly, both films are linked by theme—each explores the Jewish experience around the time of World War II, and in both, Brody portrays a Jewish character.

The Pianist followed the harrowing story of a Jewish pianist who goes into hiding to escape the Nazis’ deportation of Jews to concentration camps. It is widely regarded as one of the most powerful films about the Holocaust, with Brody delivering a deeply moving performance as a Polish-Jewish pianist. The film ends on a poignant, emotional note that has left a lasting impression.

In The Brutalist, Brody once again plays a Jewish character—this time in a story set after World War II. The film centers on the life of a Jewish immigrant who relocates from Europe to America, and the challenges he faces in a post-war world. Brody’s role in The Brutalist earned him his second Oscar, placing him among a select few actors who have won multiple Best Actor Oscars.

With such critical acclaim and historical depth, The Brutalist is clearly a must-watch. It's not surprising that excitement is building ahead of its Indian OTT debut.