The film that reportedly caused cinema audiences to vomit and faint has now arrived on a major streaming platform. Timothée Chalamet's controversial coming-of-age horror, 'Bones and All', began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on January 5, 2026.
A Love Story with a Dark, Bloody Twist
Reuniting Chalamet with 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, the film is a stark departure from their previous romantic work. Based on Camille DeAngelis's novel, it tells the story of Maren, a young woman abandoned by her father after her 18th birthday due to her cannibalistic urges.
Her journey to find her mother leads her to fellow 'eater' Lee, played by Chalamet, and the pair strike up a dangerous and bloody romance. The cast also features acclaimed actors Mark Rylance as the obsessive Sully and André Holland as Maren's father, Frank.
Festival Acclaim and Audience Reactions
The movie premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2022, where it won the Silver Lion for Best Direction and the Marcello Mastroianni Award for its young star. Despite this critical recognition, it gained wider notoriety for its extreme content.
Reports emerged of viewers fainting and being sick during screenings, a fact director Guadagnino addressed directly. He told the Irish Times he was 'delighted' the film provoked such a strong physical reaction, hoping it came from 'the discomfort of dealing with the depth' of the characters' experiences rather than mere shock value.
Critics were largely positive, with the film holding an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus describes it as 'a deeply romantic and thought-provoking treat', though warnings were plentiful. The Arbiter cautioned it was 'not for the faint of heart, or the faint of stomach', praising its exceptionally realistic special effects.
Where to Watch the Controversial Hit
Despite underperforming at the box office, 'Bones and All' has found a new lease of life on streaming. It is now available exclusively for Amazon Prime Video subscribers in the UK.
Publications from The Independent to Time Out praised the film's unique blend of horror and romance. Time Out even posed the question: 'Is a heartthrob still a heartthrob if he’s soaked in blood? Here, the answer is yes.'
For those seeking a cinematic experience that is as emotionally intense as it is visually shocking, Timothée Chalamet's most daring role to date is now just a click away.
