The Oscar nominations have been announced, and if you’re not a dedicated film enthusiast, you may have only caught a glimpse of a few of the movies competing for the prestigious award. As a significant portion of Canada faces extreme cold this weekend, it could be an ideal opportunity to catch up on these films.
Here is a breakdown of the movies nominated for an Academy Award for best picture this year and where you can watch them:
1. **Bugonia**
– **Plot:** Two conspiracy-obsessed young men abduct a high-powered CEO, believing she is an alien set on Earth’s destruction.
– **Cast:** Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone, and comedian Stavros Halkias.
– **Streaming:** Available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
2. **F1**
– **Plot:** A retired Formula One racing legend mentors a young, talented 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.
3. **Frankenstein**
– **Plot:** Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic gothic tale where a scientist’s experiment goes awry.
– **Cast:** Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, and Mia Goth.
– **Streaming:** Currently available on Netflix.
4. **Hamnet**
– **Plot:** Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, the film portrays William Shakespeare and his wife dealing with the loss of their son to the plague.
– **Cast:** Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
– **Streaming:** Playing in theaters at the moment.
5. **Marty Supreme**
– **Plot:** Timothée Chalamet stars as a determined table tennis athlete from the 1950s.
– **Cast:** Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Kevin O’Leary.
– **Streaming:** Currently in theaters.
6. **One Battle After Another**
– **Plot:** Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy featuring a washed-up revolutionary racing to save his daughter.
– **Cast:** Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor.
– **Streaming:** Available on Crave or for rent/purchase on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
7. **The Secret Agent**
– **Plot:** Set in 1977 Brazil, the film follows a technology expert fleeing a dictator’s pursuit.
– **Cast:** Wagner Moura.
– **Streaming:** In theaters for now.
8. **Sentimental Value**
– **Plot:** Two sisters reconnect with their estranged father, a film director, after their mother’s passing.
– **Cast:** Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, and Anders Danielsen Lie.
– **Streaming:** Available for rent or purchase on Apple TV or Amazon Prime.
9. **Sinners**
– **Plot:** A genre-defying vampire movie depicting the return of twin brothers to Mississippi, leading to unexpected chaos.
– **Cast:** Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, and Jack O’Connell.
– **Streaming:** Watch on Crave with a subscription or rent/purchase on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
10. **Train Dreams**
– **Plot:** Based on Denis Johnson’s novella, the film narrates the life of Robert Grainier during a transformative period in early 20th-century America.
– **Cast:** Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy.
– **Streaming:** Currently on Netflix.