Your Ultimate Guide to Streaming Oscar-Nominated Films
With the 97th Academy Awards approaching on March 2, here’s an exhaustive guide to streaming and watching the 10 films nominated for Best Picture.
Anora
- Platform: Prime Video
- Cost: $5.99 for rental, $19.99 for purchase
This offbeat romance follows Anora, a young Brooklynite who marries into an oligarch’s family. Her fairy tale is threatened when the parents seek to annul the marriage. Mikey Madison stars as Anora in this microbudget film that has garnered critical acclaim.
The Brutalist
- Platform: Prime Video
- Cost: $19.99 for purchase
A period drama starring Adrien Brody as a Holocaust survivor who immigrates to America to rebuild his life. He struggles to attain the American Dream until he meets a wealthy industrialist. The film has won awards at the Golden Globes, London Critics Circle, and Venice International Film Festival.
A Complete Unknown
- Platform: Prime Video (free with subscription starting Feb. 24)
- Cost: $29.99 for purchase
Based on the book "Dylan Goes Electric!," this film portrays Bob Dylan’s journey from folk singer to electric rock icon. Timothée Chalamet delivers a captivating performance as Dylan, and the film features authentic renditions of his iconic music. It has received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Film and Best Leading Actor.
Conclave
- Platform: Peacock (free with subscription), Prime Video ($5.99 for rental)
- Cost: Free with Peacock subscription
A religious thriller following Cardinal Lawrence as he participates in the Papal Conclave to elect a new Pope. The death of the previous Pope reveals a trail of secrets that threaten the foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. Ralph Fiennes stars as Lawrence in this film that has received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
Dune: Part Two
- Platform: Hulu (with subscription), Prime Video ($3.99 for rental)
- Cost: Free with Hulu subscription
The sequel to "Dune" continues Paul Atreides’ journey as he unites with the Fremen to wage war against House Harkonnen. This visually stunning sci-fi action blockbuster features Timothée Chalamet and has received five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
Emilia Pérez
- Platform: Netflix
- Cost: Free with Netflix subscription
A musical that tells the story of three women: Emilia Pérez, a cartel leader transitioning into a woman; Rita, a lawyer who helps her; and Jessi, Emilia’s wife. The film explores themes of identity, love, and transformation. It has been nominated for 13 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress.
I’m Still Here
- Platform: Apple TV
- Cost: Free with Apple TV subscription
A Brazilian drama based on a true story during the country’s military dictatorship in the 1970s. Eunice Paiva fights to uncover the truth behind her husband’s disappearance. Fernanda Torres stars as Eunice in this film that has received three Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
Nickel Boys
- Platform: Apple TV
- Cost: Free with Apple TV subscription
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this film follows two Black teenagers who befriend each other in a brutal reform school in the 1960s Jim Crow South. The film explores the Civil Rights Movement and the abuse of power in institutions. It has received two Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
The Substance
- Platform: Amazon Prime (rental or purchase), Apple TV
- Cost: $5.99 for rental, $19.99 for purchase on Prime Video; available for purchase on Apple TV
A modern horror film starring Demi Moore as an aging celebrity who takes a black-market drug that transforms her into a younger version of herself. The drug’s side effects force her to take drastic measures to maintain her youth. Moore has won a Golden Globe for her performance and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. The film is also up for four other Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
Wicked
- Platform: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Cost: $19.99 for purchase on both platforms
The film adaptation of the Broadway hit musical, which serves as a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz." Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star as Elphaba and Glinda, two witches who form a complex friendship before Dorothy’s arrival. The film has received 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress.
