Pearl (2022), directed by Ti West, is a prequel to West’s slasher film ‘X’ and the second installment of the franchise. Taking place decades before the events in ‘X,’ the film focuses on the troubled life of the film’s primary antagonist, Pearl, whose dreams of acquiring stardom are severely interrupted by her discouraging mother and responsibilities of attending to her ailing father. The toxic familial relationships, coupled with loneliness, later drive her into a state of madness.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Pearl (2022) via streaming services such as Paramount Plus.
Is Pearl (2022) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Pearl (2022) is available to watch via streaming on Paramount Plus.
The movie introduces the viewers to the lead character, Pearl, who seems to be living a lonely, dejected, and miserable life under the watchful eyes of her ruthless mother, Ruth, and a paraplegic father whom she regularly tends to. Her hopes to acquire stardom and success are rudely discouraged by her mother, who treats these aspirations with abuse and violent remarks. Things take a turn in Pearl’s life or rather her state of mind when, on one fine day, she kills a goose and feeds it to the alligator. Later, these lingering violent impulses reach a terrifying conclusion. The film expertly portrays the adverse impact of loneliness amidst the bleak surroundings of war and illness.
Mia Goth plays Pearl. Other cast members include Tandi Wright, David Corenswet, Matthew Sunderland, Emma Jenkins-Purro, and Alistair Sewell. The film was released on September 16, 2022.
Watch Pearl (2022) streaming via Paramount Plus
Pearl (2022) is available to watch on Paramount Plus.
You can watch the movie via Paramount Plus by following these steps:
- Go to ParamountPlus.com
- Select ‘Try It Free’
- Choose your plan:
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (Essential)
- $11.99 per month or $199.99 per year (with SHOWTIME
- Enter in your personal information and create your account
The Paramount Plus Essential plan includes tens of thousands of episodes and movies, the NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League, 24/7 news coverage with CBS News, and limited ads.
The Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME plan includes all of the above, removes the ads except in limited circumstances, and also includes SHOWTIME originals, movies, and sports along with CBS live TV and college football. You’re also able to download shows to your mobile device.
The official synopsis for Pearl (2022) is as follows:
“Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions collide.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
