Director Johnny Depp’s film Modì: Three Days on the Wing of Madness is now available for digital streaming. Starring Riccardo Scamarcio, Al Pacino, and Stephen Graham, the film first opened in limited theaters on November 7, before its digital debut on Friday.
The movie portrays a 72-hour period in the life of Amedeo Modigliani, an Italian artist known as “Modi,” who navigates the chaos of war-torn Paris in 1916. The story follows his interactions with fellow artists Maurice Utrillo and Chaïm Soutine, his muse Beatrice Hastings, and key figures like his art dealer Leopold Zborowski and an influential American collector, Maurice Gangnat.
Where to Watch
Modì is available on popular digital platforms, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video. Viewers have the option to rent the film for $6.99 for 48 hours or purchase it for $14.99. The film carries an R rating, reflecting its mature content.
Critical and Audience Reception
Internationally, Modì grossed over $321,800 according to The Numbers, although domestic box office figures and production budget details remain undisclosed. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 47% critic rating from 17 reviews, categorizing it as “rotten” so far.
Critics’ opinions vary: The New York Times applauds Riccardo Scamarcio’s energetic performance, branding it a “fresh” take. Meanwhile, the Irish Times highlights Depp’s fascination with Parisian bohemia portrayed in the film. Conversely, the Daily Telegraph criticizes the movie for relying on clichés, giving it a negative review, and The Guardian remarks on the film’s shallowness despite Scamarcio’s strong acting.
Depp’s directorial effort offers insight into the troubled life of a legendary artist, now accessible from the comfort of home through premium video-on-demand services.
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