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 perfect time to catch up on the contenders.
Here’s a breakdown of the Best Picture nominees for this year’s Academy Awards and where you can watch them.
“Bugonia”:
– Plot: Two conspiracy-obsessed young men believe a high-powered CEO is an alien out to destroy Earth and kidnap her.
– Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone, and Stavros Halkias.
– Streaming: Available on Amazon Prime with a subscription or for rent/purchase on Apple TV.
“F1”:
– Plot: A retired Formula One racing legend mentors a young driver.
– Cast: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon.
– Streaming: Watch on Apple TV with a subscription or rent/purchase on the same platform.
“Frankenstein”:
– Plot: Guillermo del Toro’s version of the classic tale about a scientist who creates a monstrous creature.
– Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, and Mia Goth.
– Streaming: Currently on Netflix.
“Hamnet”:
– Plot: Explores William Shakespeare and his wife’s life after the loss of their son to the plague.
– Cast: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
– Viewing: Available for rent or purchase on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
“Marty Supreme”:
– Plot: Timothée Chalamet stars as a determined table tennis athlete from the 1950s.
– Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Kevin O’Leary.
– Watch: Rent or buy on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
“One Battle After Another”:
– Plot: Leonardo DiCaprio portrays a washed-up revolutionary rushing to save his daughter from an old enemy.
– Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor.
– Streaming: Available on Crave for subscribers; otherwise, rent or buy on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
“The Secret Agent”:
– Plot: Set in 1977 Brazil, it follows a technology expert fleeing a dictator.
– Cast: Wagner Moura.
– Watch: Stream on the MUBI app with a free trial, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
“Sentimental Value”:
– Plot: Two sisters reconnect with their father after their mother’s passing.
– Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, and Anders Danielsen Lie.
– Streaming: Available on Amazon Prime with a subscription or for rent/purchase on Apple TV.
“Sinners”:
– Plot: A vampire movie that transcends the genre, focusing on twin brothers returning to Mississippi to open a nightclub.
– Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, and Jack O’Connell.
– Watch: Free on Crave for subscribers or rent/buy on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
“Train Dreams”:
– Plot: Based on Denis Johnson’s novella, it chronicles the life of Robert Grainier in early 20th-century America.
– Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy.
– Streaming: Currently on Netflix.