How to Watch The Phoenician Scheme at Home

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme is finally available to watch in the comfort of your home. The latest film from Anderson stars Benicio del Toro, Mia Treapleton, Michael Cera, and others.

While you can still watch the movie in select theaters nationwide, here’s how to watch The Phoenician Scheme at home.

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How to Watch The Phoenician Scheme

There are many ways to enjoy The Phoenician Scheme on your couch. The movie is available to stream on Peacock, available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV, or purchased as a DVD at the store.

Peacock offers the film only to current subscribers. You can subscribe to the service for $7.99/month with ads and enjoy other content on the service, such as The Tattooist of Auschwitz or Twisted Metal.

However, if you have Prime Video or Apple TV, there is the option to rent or buy the film. Viewers can rent The Phoenician Scheme digitally for $9.99 or buy the film for $19.99.

Other on-demand platforms may offer similar prices. If you prefer a hard copy of the film, DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K Ultra HD options are now available in stores or online on Amazon.

What is The Phoenician Scheme About?

The Phoenician Scheme centers on wealthy businessman Zsa-Zsa Korda, who’s looking to start a new enterprise. By his side is his estranged daughter, Sister Liesl, whom he appoints as his sole heir to his estate.

The two quickly become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and a group of assassins, all looking to take Korda down for good.

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Cast in the Film

The three main actors in the film are Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera.

Other prominent cast members include Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Hope Davis, Rupert Friend, F. Murray Abraham, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe, and Bill Murray.

Behind the Scenes

The Phoenician Scheme is produced, written, and directed by Wes Anderson from a story he concocted with Roman Coppola. American Empirical Pictures and Indian Paintbrush produced the film, with filming taking place in Germany in 2024. Alexandre Desplat composed the score with Bruno Delbonnel as the cinematographer.

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Audience Reactions

Overall, most of the reviews for The Phoenician Scheme were positive. Rotten Tomatoes scored the film at a 77% for the critics’ review, and a 70% on the Popcornmeter.

The website’s consensus states: “A caper made with all the intricacy of a Rube Goldberg machine, The Phoenician Scheme doesn’t deviate from Wes Anderson’s increasingly ornate style but delivers the formula with mannered delicacy.”

Other ratings include a 70 out of 100 through Metacritic, a 6.7 out of 10 for IMDb, and a B- on CinemaScore. Most fans enjoyed the distinctive style and performances on screen, but sometimes the film was lacking in substance and emotional investment.