Timothee Chalamet film that has fans 'sobbing uncontrollably' is now streaming
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Timothee Chalamet's 'heartbreaking' film that has movie buffs 'sobbing uncontrollably' is now streaming at no extra cost

by · Manchester Evening News

Timothee Chalamet's standout leading performance is set to have viewers reaching for the tissues now that it's available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

The heartbreaking period drama earned Chalamet his inaugural Oscar nomination for Best Actor, in addition to BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

The star of Wonka also bagged the Gotham Award for Breakthrough Actor and Best Male Lead at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Moreover, the film itself was nominated for a remarkable four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and clinched the award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Since its launch in 2018, Call Me By Your Name has had cinema enthusiasts shedding tears due to Chalamet's poignant portrayal of 17-year-old Elio Perlman, reports the Mirror.

Chalamet was nominated for his first Oscar for this performance
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He has subsequently secured significant roles in the Dune series as Paul Atreides and the acclaimed films Little Women and Bones and All, although this masterpiece may still be one of his most memorable roles to date.

Viewers continue to be emotionally moved by this tale of youthful love to this day, making it a must-watch for subscribers seeking a tearjerker.

One fan confessed on X (formerly Twitter) that they were "in a puddle of tears after Call Me By Your Name.

"What a disarmingly nice and unbelievably hot movie. This will linger for awhile."

Another fervent fan penned: "call me by your name is that kind of movie that makes you laugh, smile but also cry all of your tears.

"It's that movie that breaks your heart and leaves you with that huge emptiness inside you. It's that movie that teaches you about life, about how love truly is in every aspect."

Another admirer expressed their enduring emotional response on Reddit, admitting they "cannot stop sobbing" even a fortnight after their initial viewing.

"I cannot stop crying or thinking about it," they shared. "It is impossible.

The ending still makes fans cry to this day
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"It is different than every other sad romance movie because it is so raw and genuine. So real. Does anyone know how long it takes to get over this?"

Users on the film enthusiast platform Letterboxd have been vocal in their praise, with one giving a five-star rating and commenting: "A cinematic tour de force.

"An impassioned, moving, heart-racing, heart-breaking film that reminded me how good it can feel to be alive. Watching this made me fall back in love with movies and with life."

And yet another review noted: "Watching this in a theater full of older gay couples was nothing short of a religious experience, we all cried."

Call Me By Your Name is available to stream on Prime Video.