Now that award season has come and gone, various Oscar-nominated movies are finally coming to streaming, including Colman Domingo’s critically acclaimed drama, Sing Sing. In 2025, the Oscars race was particularly compeтιтive. Among the ten films nominated for Best Picture, several had a strong claim to win the top prize, from The Brutalist to the ultimate winner, Anora. Other important categories, such as Best Actor and Best Screenplay, were similarly stacked with outstanding nominees, leaving some viewers jumping for joy and others shaking their heads in disappointment.

One movie that many felt was snubbed during this Oscars season was Sing Sing. Despite having astonishing Rotten Tomatoes scores (97% for both critics and audiences), and a deeply moving story, the film only received three Academy Award nominations: Best Actor for Colman Domingo, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Song. Unfortunately, it didn’t win any of these. Fortunately, though, Sing Sing will not be completely forgotten in the post-award season. It is now available to stream for countless at-home viewers.

A24’s Sing Sing Is Now Streaming On Max – What The Movie Is About

What Makes Sing Sing So Good

Sing Sing is now streaming on Max. The movie is inspired by the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at New York’s Sing Sing prison, and follows a group of incarcerated men who work together to put on theatrical stage shows. Domingo stars as John “Divine G” Whitfield, an inmate who gains a new interest in life after discovering the program, and his own talents within it. Notably, the film also features real-life men who were formerly incarcerated and alumni of the real program, such as Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin and Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez.

With double 97% scores on Rotten Tomatoes, it is clear that Sing Sing is not just a critical darling, but a beloved project for audiences as well. The most common praise given to the movie is that it is genuinely inspirational and moving. It perfectly balances a bleak setting with the life-changing power of the arts and creativity without coming across as cliché or overly sweet. Overall, it is the type of movie that will affect just about anyone who watches it. Furthermore, Domingo is a stand-out in Sing Sing, giving what might be his best performance yet.

Colman Domingo’s Sing Sing Had A Long Journey Before Coming To Max

Why Audiences Should Watch Sing Sing

Sing Sing’s arrival on Max is especially exciting because it has taken an unexpectedly long time for the movie to become widely available. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023, the film was acquired by A24. Although the movie was supposed to get a wide release in August 2024, this never came to fruition. Thus, Sing Sing was only available in select theaters for a short period, and didn’t come on the market to rent until January 2025. Ultimately, this release on Max has been a long time coming.

If anything, this should spur viewers to check out the film. Sing Sing is an incredibly evocative movie that simply ran into some bad luck. Unlike its peers, it didn’t get the marketing or wide release that it should have. Yet, now that it is streaming on Max, it is the perfect time to finally check out this Certified Fresh movie. After watching Sing Sing, audiences will finally see how much more attention it deserved at the Oscars.