'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' stars Nicolas Cage as an exaggerated version of himself — here's how to watch the action comedy at home

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• "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" is now available to stream.
• The movie stars Nicolas Cage as a fictionalized version of himself.
• You can buy the film to watch at home for $20 from digital retailers like Amazon and Vudu.

"The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" (Digital Purchase)

Nicolas Cage is known for his unique acting skills, and his latest film, "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," features some of his best work. The movie was exclusive to theaters for 45 days, but Cage fanatics can now enjoy the flick at home. The action comedy is available to buy for $20 from streaming retailers like Amazon Prime Video and Vudu. 

Cage plays a fictionalized version of himself who is struggling financially. To make some money, he decides to take an offer to appear at a rich but dangerous fan's (Pedro Pascal) birthday party for one million dollars. Things then take a turn when Cage is recruited by CIA agents (played by Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz) for a special mission. 

Check out the trailer for 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'

The movie received positive reviews from critics, who cited Cage and Pascal's performances and chemistry. As of June 7, it has an "87% Certified Fresh" rating on review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes.  

How to watch 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'

You can watch "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" at home through video-on-demand (VOD) retailers, including Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV, and YouTube. The movie costs $20 to buy in up to 4K UHD quality. 

Once you buy "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," you can rewatch it as many times as you want. Apps for VOD services are available on most smart TVs, media players, and mobile devices. You should check each service's website to confirm that your device of choice is supported before ordering the movie. 

When will 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' be available to rent? 

A cheaper rental option for "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" is expected to become available on June 21. An exact price hasn't been confirmed yet.

 Rentals are good for 30 days, but you'll only have 48 hours to finish the movie once you press play. 

When will 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' be available on Blu-ray?

Blu-ray copies of "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" will be available on June 21, and you can preorder a copy from Amazon right now. In addition to standard Blu-ray, a 4K Blu-ray is also available for preorder. 

Both Blu-ray editions come with a code to redeem a digital streaming copy of the movie.