The Oscars are approaching, and if you’re not a die-hard movie buff, you might have only caught a glimpse of a few of the films vying for the prestigious award this year. With this year’s lineup being one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, now is the ideal moment to catch up on the contenders.
Here is a breakdown of the movies nominated for the Best Picture award at the Academy Awards this year, along with information on where to watch them.
– “Bugonia”
– Plot: Two conspiracy-obsessed young men believe a high-powered CEO is an alien plotting Earth’s destruction and decide to kidnap her.
– Cast: Emma Stone (as the CEO), Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone, and comedian Stavros Halkias.
– Streaming Platforms: Available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
– “F1”
– Plot: A retired Formula One racing legend comes back to mentor a young talented driver.
– Cast: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon.
– Streaming Platforms: Available for streaming on Apple TV (free with Apple TV+ subscription) or for rent/purchase on the same platform.
– “Frankenstein”
– Plot: Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic gothic tale about a scientist who creates a monster with disastrous results.
– Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, and Mia Goth.
– Streaming Platform: Currently streaming on Netflix.
– “Hamnet”
– Plot: Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, the film explores William Shakespeare and his wife’s life as they cope with the loss of their son to the plague, possibly influencing Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”
– Cast: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
– Availability: Playing in theaters only.
– “Marty Supreme”
– Plot: Timothée Chalamet stars as a 1950s table tennis player who faces various challenges in his pursuit of greatness.
– Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Kevin O’Leary.
– Availability: Currently showing in theaters.
– “One Battle After Another”
– Plot: A washed-up revolutionary must save his daughter from an old nemesis, leading to a series of comedic yet dark events.
– Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor.
– Streaming Platform: Available on Crave with rental/buy options on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
– “The Secret Agent”
– Plot: Set in 1977 Brazil, the film follows a tech expert on the run from a dictator.
– Cast: Wagner Moura.
– Availability: Currently in theaters.
– “Sentimental Value”
– Plot: Two sisters reconnect with their estranged father, a film director, after their mother’s death.
– Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, and Anders Danielsen Lie.
– Streaming Platforms: Rent or buy on Apple TV or Amazon Prime.
– “Sinners”
– Plot: A vampire movie with Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers who face challenges upon returning home to Mississippi.
– Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, and Jack O’Connell.
– Availability: Watch on Crave with rental/buy options on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
– “Train Dreams”
– Plot: Adapted from Denis Johnson’s novella, the movie follows the life of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker in early 20th-century America.
– Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy.
– Streaming Platform: Currently on Netflix.
