The Fabelmans streaming: where to watch online? (2024)

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The Fabelmans is a coming-of-age drama film directed and co-written by Steven Spielberg, and produced by Amblin Entertainment. The movie is loosely based on Spielberg’s own adolescence growing up as an aspiring filmmaker in post-World War II Arizona.

Steven Spielberg is among the most beloved and decorated filmmakers in Hollywood. The director is known for his work on iconic blockbusters such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, and Jaws. Tony Kushner co-wrote the script with Spielberg. The duo previously collaborated on Munich, Lincoln and West Side Story. The Fabelmans also marks the 29th collaboration between Spielberg and acclaimed composer John Williams.

The movie charts Sammy's life from the age of seven to eighteen. Mateo Zoryna Francis-Deford and Gabriel LaBelle play the boy during different time periods. They are joined by five-time Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams and Paul Dano as Sammy’s parents. Filmmaking icon, David Lynch also takes up a role in the film also, marking the first collaboration between the two directors. The Fabelmans was released in cinemas on November 23rd, 2022.

• March 9, 2021
  • It’s announced that Steven Spielberg will direct and write an untitled project based on his own childhood. Michelle Williams is rumored to be playing a role inspired by the filmmaker’s mother. (Source: Deadline)
• March 22, 2021
  • Seth Rogen joins the cast in the role of Spielberg’s favorite uncle. (Source: Deadline)
• April 8, 2021
  • Paul Dano joins the cast. (Source: Deadline)
• May 26, 2021
  • Steven Spielberg signs new actor Gabriel LaBelle to star in the film. (Source: Deadline)
• February 4, 2022
  • Acclaimed cult filmmaker, David Lynch, joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role. (Source: Collider)
• July 6, 2020
  • In a set of behind-the-scenes images from the production, composer John Williams is seen working on the score. It will be the final score that the legendary musician produces before he retires. (Source: Collider)
• September 7, 2022
  • A new poster for The Fabelmans is released. It's an image of a man walking on a stage set with a picture of a younger version of himself holding a camera next to a woman. (Source: Collider)
• September 8, 2022
  • The first trailer for The Fabelmans is released. The clip is a heartwarming one that depicts the close-knit family life of the Fabelmans, and protagonist Sammy's deep love of filmmaking. (Source: Deadline)
• September 20, 2022
  • The movie is set to head to AFI Fest to premiere in the United States from November 2-6, 2022. (Source: The Playlist)
• November 23, 2022
  • The Fabelmans was released in cinemas. (Source: The Playlist)