If you're a millennial, you'll never listen to 50 Cent's "P.I.M.P" the same way after its opening notes etch their way into your brain in Anatomy of a Fall (2023).
The 96th Academy Award-nominated film is a unique murder mystery that effectively keeps viewers on their toes throughout the entire thing, leaving the end result completely unpredictable and riveting. Sandra Hüller delivers the kind of sensational performance that leaves you mesmerized, and frankly, she was the Oscar winner in my book.
It isn't an easy film to watch, but it's a brilliant one nevertheless, and it's currently dominating JustWatch’s streaming charts with more people discovering its excellence. Now streaming on Netflix, as well as being free on Kanopy, if you haven't watched it yet, here's your chance to discover something that's completely in a league of its own.
Sandra Hüller's Incredible Performance In ‘Project Hail Mary’ Leaves People Wanting More
There's a magnetism in Hüller's performances throughout every film she's in that makes it so easy to be entranced by her character and all that she's bringing to life. People who watched and are currently obsessed with Project Hail Mary (2026) will likely never forget the way she steals the show every time she's on screen, bringing in something remarkably human in the limited screen time she has. Eva Stratt isn't a character we spend too much time with, but every time she shows up, Hüller layers her interactions with so much heart that it's almost indescribable.
Karaoke scenes aren't always evocative as they're meant to be more silly than serious, but in the same way that Hannah Waddingham delivers a heart-wrenching rendition of Frozen's (2013) "Let It Go," in Ted Lasso (2020), Hüller does something achingly similar with Harry Styles' "Sign of the Times" in Project Hail Mary. It's in this moment that we get a clear sense that the mission Ryan Gosling's Ryland Grace and astronauts Olesya Ilyukhina and Yao Li-Jie are about to go on will be catastrophically life-changing. Hüller's voice is gorgeous, but the emotions she brings to life with the urgency of the song are exactly what make her such a sensational supporting actor. You feel the weight and depth of every word she sings, and in a movie with very few character interactions, it's undoubtedly one of the strongest moments that leaves you wanting more.
Because of this scene (and really, her entire performance), people might be wondering what else the Academy Award-nominated actress is capable of, so turning to one of her most renowned features feels like the next best step. It's in Anatomy of a Fall that Hüller delivers her most stunning performance to date, showing us that every expression and tonal shift in her voice adds layers to her character. Outside of it being a uniquely written mystery that doesn't exactly rely on classic tropes the way whodunnits typically do, Hüller is a large part of the reason the film is so gripping.
‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Is Currently Streaming on Netflix
Often, when a film or a TV show is available to stream on Netflix, it tends to see a spike in numbers in a way that it wouldn't have gotten on any other streaming service. Despite the streamer's decision to raise prices and stop people from password sharing, it's still among the most popular streaming services that most homes have a subscription to.
In addition, despite its faults, Netflix's easily accessible layout makes it straightforward to see new releases and currently trending films, which helps pique our curiosity to click on them and watch. If Hüller's performance in Project Hail Mary isn't responsible for people wanting to see more of the actress, its availability on Netflix is surely a contributing factor. At the same time, people likely recognize that it's not exclusive to the streamer, and therefore, because it won't be around forever, watching it now should take priority over other series and movies.
Word travels fast when something is great, and Anatomy of a Fall isn't just great, it's an incredibly unique and spellbinding murder mystery that deserves all this hype and more. It deserves recognition for everything that it accomplishes, specifically Hüller for her performance, and it feels exactly like the type of movie you text your friends about, wanting more excuses to talk about it. If you love gripping mysteries like Adolescence (2025) or even the underrated Juror #2 (2024), but have yet to watch Anatomy of a Fall, now's your chance to rectify this. From the setting to the profoundly intimate directing, there's something riveting in every frame that effectively elevates the sharp screenplay and ensures the film leaves a mark.
